Does EMS belong in the fire service?
For years, EMS was treated as public safety's neglected stepchild. But as fire-suppression responses decrease, EMS is now a hot property--and everyone seems to want a piece of the action. Can EMS flourish under the auspices of the fire service, or are private and third-service systems the way to go? EMS provides a comprehensive report on the current national mind-sets.
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