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WHEN there is an emergency such as an accident, fire, disaster, flood, earthquake or a sudden commotion, we often ring up 999 for help. An ambulance arrives to take the injured to the hospital.  From the time the ambulance arrives till the victim reaches the hospital, many things can happen. The patient may be in pain, may lose blood, have breathing difficulties, may have a heart attack or in acute danger.  Usually during this short period the victim would be under the care of  “paramedics.”  Who are paramedics?  Paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People’s lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care provided by these workers. Paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities. A 911 operator sends Paramedics to the scene of an emergency, where they often work with police and firefighters.