The EMT Would Recognize Which of the Following as an Advantage

question 14

Multiple Choice

The EMT would recognize which of the following as an advantage of the 911 universal number?

• A) It is able to track the location of all emergency vehicles in an EMS system.
• B) It allows for simultaneous dispatch of EMS, law enforcement, and fire services.
• C) It is less expensive to operate than a 7- or 10-digit telephone number.
• D) It can easily accommodate non-emergency as well as emergency situations.

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Definitions:

Compensating Wage Differential

Additional wages paid to workers to compensate them for undesirable job characteristics, such as poor working conditions or long hours.

Unfavorable Conditions

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Wage

The fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee.

Firemen

Professionals dedicated to fighting fires, conducting rescue operations, and managing emergency situations that pose a threat to life, property, and the environment.