21 Amazing Little-Known Facts About the Secret Service

17. They are ready to provide first aid.

Every agent has basic medical skills and is ready to keep calm in a critical situation to save someone’s life before an ambulance arrives or before they arrive at the hospital. Each president’s route is thoroughly researched so that a hospital is always 10 minutes away.

16. They always have presidential blood with them.

Agents are always ready to use their medical skills and perform a blood transfusion if needed. They always carry some extra blood for the president so as not to take chances with donors.