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Businesses will also fulfill other roles during response and recovery operations. For instance, providing emergency medical care is one of the first things the private sector will do after a disaster (see Chapter 6). As mentioned earlier, emergency medical technicians from both the public and private sectors will be dispatched to the scene. These EMTs and paramedics will assist those injured in the accident or disaster by providing basic first aid and other necessary medical procedures. This may include applying bandages to stop bleeding, treating shock and stabilizing broken bones. Their post‐disaster activities could also include giving intravenous fluids and medicines. After or while immediate needs are being met, these first responders will transport the individual to the hospital by ambulance or helicopter. When several victims are involved in an event, many paramedics and transportation units will arrive. Field hospitals may be set up to care for anticipated mass casualties. At the hospital, the injured will receive more advanced assessments and treatments. This may include X‐rays, surgery and care for burns. The hospital will continue to provide medical services and rehabilitation until the victim has recovered. If a patient passes away, the private sector will become involved in mortuary services such as body cremation or preparation of the deceased for burial and memorial services.