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July 23, 2008

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Bulletproof vests unlikely for Mo. medics

KMBC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The death of a St. Louis firefighter who was ambushed during a fire call on Monday has local firefighters talking about how to defend themselves.

KMBC's Jim Flink reported that Kevlar vests are not likely to be added to the fire uniform in Kansas City. At Local 42, which represents firefighters and Metropolitan Ambulance Services Trust workers citywide, officials said they have both practical and philosophical issues with having first responders wear bulletproof vests.

In most emergency calls, there is protocol about how EMS and firefighters respond when danger is present.

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