Question

the growing need for emts and paramedics
according to the u.s. department of labors occupational outlook handbook, employment emergency medical technicians (emts) and paramedics is grow the number of jobs in this field will rise by 33 percent by 2010 to 2020. this growth is much faster than the average for all careers. the emergency medical training handbook states, \the primary focus of the emt is to provide basic medical care and transportation for patients who access the emergency medica system.\ the encyclopedia of emergency medicine states the difference between emts and paramedics. for example, paramedics provide advanced emergenc care. also, paramedics are trained to give medication orally and intravenously. in addition, they are also trained to use complex monitors or equipment. the emergency preparedness atlas stresses the role of emts and paramedics in responding to acts of terror or outbreaks of infectious diseases. first responders must detect such threats. they also most quickly relay such threats to proper authorities. leroy mccraney is a veteran paramedic who has bravely responded to emergencies caused by war, crime, and natural disasters over the course of his 30 - year career. he says, \emts and paramedics are dedicated to saving lives. there is no more noble profession.\
the following sentence from the passage:
leroy mccraney is a veteran paramedic who has bravely responded to emergencies caused by war, crime, and natural disasters over the course of his 30 - year career.
is a...
fact.
opinion.
fact and opinion.

Explanation:

A fact is a statement that can be proven true. The sentence "Leroy McCraney is a veteran paramedic who has bravely responded to emergencies caused by war, crime, and natural disasters over the course of his 30 - year career" can be verified. For example, one could check employment records to confirm his status as a veteran paramedic and look at incident reports or testimonies to confirm his responses to various emergencies. An opinion is a statement that reflects a person's feelings or beliefs. There is no element of personal feeling or belief in this sentence; it is a description of events that likely occurred.

Answer:

A. FACT