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N.M. Dept. Test Two-Man Squad Unit With Ambulance

June 19--LAS CRUCES -- Remember the old "Emergency" television program during the 1970s, where two Los Angeles firemen responded to an assortment of situations where paramedics or assistance to the public was needed. Much of that will soon become reality in Las Cruces as the city Fire Department prepares to begin a six-month pilot program of using a squad unit. City Council approval, and acceptance of a used ambulance from American Medical Response (AMR), could come at the council's July 1...

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N.M. Dept. Test Two-Man Squad Unit With Ambulance

Las Cruces Fire Department is preparing to launch a six-month pilot program using a squad unit to respond with the ambulance, much like the TV drama 'Emergency.'

News • June 19th, 2013
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