Facing an increase in call volume and shortage of staff, the city of Spokane’s ambulance service will now be allowed to give patients a ride without a paramedic on board. The city amended its contract last week with American Medical Response, the private company that provides ambulance transportation to patients within city borders, to be able to respond to low-level calls without a paramedic.
- PUB DATE: 10/12/2021 5:19:19 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review - Metered Site

Toyne—Mt. Morris (IL) Fire Protection District pumper. Spartan Metro Star MFD cab and chassis; Cummins L9 380-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,750-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon water tank; 25-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 Class A foam system; Syntex 1,500-gallon portable tank. Dealer: Orin Snodgrass, Dinges Fire Company, Amboy, IL.

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- PUB DATE: 10/12/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCRA-TV NBC 3 Sacramento

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- PUB DATE: 10/12/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTVT-TV FOX 13 Tampa

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- PUB DATE: 10/12/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Penobscot Bay Pilot