Since 2023, Albuquerque Fire Rescue has graduated 40 paramedics with 25 more expected this year, alongside a record 40 EMT basics and 26 advanced EMT cadets
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Local 3128 says it voted overwhelmingly in February to oppose Chief Dante Suarez over alleged hostile behavior and retaliation, as Suarez sues the city and mayor claiming discrimination and wrongful suspension
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🎧 USA vs. Australia: Who does fire culture better?
After separate trips down under, Chief Caughey and Zam break down what Australian departments are ahead on,
where they struggle and what U.S. firefighters can borrow.
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After separate trips down under, Chief Caughey and Zam break down what Australian departments are ahead on, where they struggle and what U.S. firefighters can borrow
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