Shortage Of Rescue Workers Is Feared

Emergency medical professionals in Alabama fear a paramedic shortage unless their pay rises along with their new education requirements. "Things are about to get tight," said Mike Coakley, director of the Alabama Fire College Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program.
May 19, 2003
Emergency medical professionals in Alabama fear a paramedic shortage unless their pay rises along with their new education requirements. "Things are about to get tight," said Mike Coakley, director of the Alabama Fire College Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program.
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