Which of the following statements regarding the EMS system is correct?
A) The paramedic is usually the public's first contact with the EMS system.
B) The paramedic is a public servant who often responds to non-emergency calls.
C) The public's perception of an emergency is often the same as the paramedic's.
D) Dispatch information is usually an accurate depiction of what really happened.
Answer: B) The paramedic is a public servant who often responds to non-emergency calls.
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