Paramedics to the Rescue

One chilly February afternoon, a third-grader named Katlynn got off her school bus and began her walk home. Almost immediately, she was hit by a minivan. Her small body was tossed 100 feet (30 m) before landing. The accident left her unconscious. She was unable to breathe, and her skin began to take on a grayish color. Just then, Ted Ziegler, a paramedic, happened to drive by. Would he be able to save her life?

Look inside to find out more about how paramedics help people like Katlynn. As you do, you'll go behind the scenes to learn how these emergency workers prepare and train for their job. You'll also discover how paramedics use their special skills to help many different kinds of people-including those who have had heart attacks, been burned in a fire, bitten by an animal, or accidentally poisoned.