Emergency Medical Technician (Firefighter)
きゅうきゅうきゅうめいし（しょうぼういん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Prison Guards and Firefighters
- Minor : Firefighters
Summary
A public servant who performs first aid to emergency transport for ill or injured people at emergency scenes.
Description
Emergency Medical Technicians belong to fire departments, deploy to sites by ambulance, provide first aid and life-saving treatment to ill or injured people, and transport them to hospitals. Under the Emergency Life-Saving Technician Law, they can perform medical procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway securing, and medication administration under a doctor's instructions. They routinely undergo simulation training and life-saving lectures to maintain high judgment skills and techniques. They are required to handle night shifts, long hours, and high-emergency situations, and teamwork with firefighters and medical institutions is essential.
Future Outlook
With increasing aging population and disasters, the demand for emergency medical services is growing. The importance of enhancing expertise and promoting life-saving activities to residents is increasing.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Capable of quick situational judgment / Empathetic / Good team player / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Emergency Squad Member (Newcomer) → Emergency Medical Technician (Beginner) → Emergency Medical Technician (Intermediate) → Emergency Medical Technician (Advanced) → Emergency Medical Technician Instructor → Emergency Medical Coordinator
Required Skills
Airway Securing / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Emergency Transport Techniques / Hemostasis Bandaging / Medication Assistance / Wound Treatment
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / Disaster Rescue Techniques / Emergency Reporting / First Aid / Infection Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because site conditions and patient statuses are constantly changing. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because missing small abnormalities can be life-threatening. |
| Communication Skills | To smoothly share information with patients, families, and medical teams. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required, such as carrying heavy stretchers. |
| Problem Solving | To select the optimal treatment in rapidly changing situations. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to continue responding calmly even in emergencies. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To coordinate responses with fire squads and hospital staff. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical analysis is handled more by physicians than by specialists. |
Related Qualifications
- Emergency Life-Saving Technician
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Class 1 Driver's License
Aliases
- EMT
- Emergency Squad Member
- Paramedic
Related Jobs
- Emergency Nurse
- Emergency Physician
- Firefighter
- Rescue Team