Basic Info

Release: March 01, 1973

Runtime: 24 min

Status: Released

Videos

“LIFE OR DEATH – EMT FIRST RESPONDERS” 1970s EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PROMO FILM XD71714 (YouTube)

Life or Death - EMT First Responders

1973 24 min

Overview

This somewhat bizarre film about Emergency Medical Technicians or EMTs was produced and distributed by Film Commutators in Hollywood, California. The film dates to a time when ambulance crews were being replaced by paramedics / EMTs, who had sufficient training to make medical decisions and give on-scene care. The film makes a strong argument to decision makers in favor of upgrading from mere ambulance drivers to EMTs.