As the County’s 911 Ambulance Provider, we are committed to providing Santa Clara County residents with a highly trained, highly qualified team of Paramedics and EMTs. We take great pride in meeting quick response times and providing excellent patient care. A few important things to know about the first responders who may respond to your emergency:
EMT Snapshot
- Six to 12 months classroom education
- Class certificate
- National Registry Test or California State Fire Marshal Test
- One to two years in the field
Paramedic Snapshot
A paramedic obtains everything an EMT does, in addition to:
- Nine to 24 months classroom education
- Oral, written and practical exams
- Hundreds of hours of field and clinical education