The situation that I believe best exemplifies this discussion question occurs during multiple patient automobile crashes since until backup units arrive on scene there are only two qualified medical providers on scene. In this type of situation whether your a EMT basic,intermediate or paramedic does not matter since both must rely on their training and often perform well above all expectations when patients are seriously injured. Some may ask why I say they both must rely on their training that answer is simple in these situations you must be a good EMT since that is all you can really do until help arrives. Once backup units arrive then the EMT B,I or Advanced must be able to inform those providers what is going on and what
