Where do paramedics work?

* Ambulances. This is the most common place where paramedics work. They respond to emergency calls and transport patients to the hospital.

* Fire departments. Some fire departments also employ paramedics. They provide medical care to firefighters and other emergency personnel, as well as to the public.

* Hospitals. Some hospitals employ paramedics to provide transport services for patients who are being transferred between facilities or who are being discharged.

* Private companies. Some private companies also employ paramedics. They provide a variety of services, such as medical transportation, event medical coverage, and occupational health services.