10/10/11

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Inmates could staff fire stations in Ga. county - Florida

The inmates would have no guard, but would be monitored by a surveillance system and by the traditional firefighters, who would undergo training to guard the inmates. Authorities say one traditional firefighter with correctional training can supervise up to three inmates.

Oct 10, 2011, 7:12:39 PM

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Methuen firefighters hit DiNuccio on ambulance privatization - Massachusetts

City firefighters are behind a new website warning voters that mayoral candidate Al DiNuccio "will bring Lawrence style public safety to Methuen." At www.doubletalkal.com, the Methuen Firefighters Union Local 1691 criticizes DiNuccio and his proposal to explore the privatization of city ambulance services.

Oct 10, 2011, 7:11:29 PM

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EMT: Metro EMS Workers Too Exhausted To Work Effectively - Kentucky

The overtime issue is nothing new for Metro EMS; however, for the first time, current employees are putting their jobs on the line because of the problem.

Oct 10, 2011, 7:04:22 PM

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Rockingham County Moving To Connect All 911 Centers - North Carolina

Officials said the full grant is $7,826,000 and will provide a consolidated communications system in Rockingham County with one, single answering point.

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Valley Citizens rally behind EMS employees - Georgia

An electronic billboard off Highway 29 flashes "Help Save Valley Ambulance Services," paid for by Valley residents.

Oct 10, 2011, 7:02:26 PM

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EMS windfall called unlikely - Ohio

Responding to a Warren Fire Department claim that emergency medical service in Warren is "broken," Med Star president Joe Robinson agreed, but said much of the problem lies with Warren residents.

Oct 10, 2011, 7:01:31 PM

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RIVERSIDE: Officials take sides in ambulance battle - California

Councilman Paul Davis questions whether the city’s ambulance policy violates antitrust law by favoring American Medical Response, or AMR, which operates in more than 2,100 communities in 38 states.

Oct 10, 2011, 7:00:09 PM