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Fire-Based EMS provides news for firefighter-paramedics and all fire department- based emergency medical services responders. Topics include fire department EMS programs, fire and EMS program mergers and separations, and debate and commentary regarding the fire, private and third service EMS models.

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Prehospital Profiles: Cross Training Ensures Top Care for Benton County Residents
If you need care in eastern Washington, you would be well served to have Benton County Fire Protection District #2 respond to your pleas for help.

Texas FD Drops EMS Demand for Prospective Firefighters
In anticipation of a "retirement bubble," Arlington has removed the requirement that prospective firefighters already be trained in EMS.

Former Illinois Chief Who Lost Son to Suicide Puts Focus on Mental Health
When Fire Chief Patrick Kenny's son died of a drug overdose in 2006, he decided something had to be done to address mental health in the fire-rescue service.

Collective Bargaining Could Become Law
The initiative would require employers of career public safety personnel to meet and discuss issues.


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