medic

vdbWould it be correct to use medic as an adjective?

What is a 'medic company'? The dictionaries do not list the word as an adjective, and if I were a learner, I would not try to extend the vocabulary of my own volition.

A medic company....A company where paramedics work?? I meant it in that sense. And nouns can sometimes be used as adjectives, right? I am not sure. Would it be entirely wrong to say "a paramedic company" or "a medic company?"

vdbA medic company....A company where paramedics work?

That sounds odd. Do such exist?

vdb And nouns can sometimes be used as adjectives, right?

Yes, absolutely—but don't do so unless you've seen it done in native text.

vdbWould it be entirely wrong to say "a paramedic company" or "a medic company?"

Okay, thank you so much! I'm not sure that paramedic companies exist either, but a girl who claims to be an American said it to me in an online post, so I thought I'd get it cleared, once and for all...Thank you for taking the time to help!

vdbparamedic companies

Usually medics work for companies providing emergency medical services such as ambulance services companies and the fire department. They are also employed in military organizations.

AlpheccaStarsUsually medics work for companies providing emergency medical services such as ambulance services companies and the fire department.

Is that the case in the USA? In the UK, paramedics work for ambulance services, which are public services, not companies.

AnonymousIs that the case in the USA? In the UK, paramedics work for ambulance services, which are public services, not companies

It varies by city. Where I live, ambulance service is like a special taxi service. The cost of an ambulance ride is $1000 flat rate plus $13 per mile. There are lots of private companies which provide this emergency service.