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Paramedic shortage affecting Calif. fire departments
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March 15, 2007

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Paramedic shortage affecting Calif. fire departments


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Fire departments across California are struggling to fill open paramedic positions because of a state-wide lack of suitable candidates.

Some officials say the paramedic deficit is not only affecting California but the whole nation, and threatens departments' abilities to provide high-level medical care Full Story



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