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Dual role firefighters? Still in the cards for the future of the Fire Service, or obsolete cost saving system?

Good morning,

1.) What are the thoughts on dual-roled firefighters? (Firefighter/ Medic)

2.) Do you see this trend continuing in the future?

3.) Does the community seem to benefit from this type of service?

4.) What draw backs to this trend have you noticed?

I am with an organization that has had FF/Medic's in our system since 1995. I myself, am a cross trained officer and came in under this new program. There have been several noted…

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Added by David W. Harper II on October 14, 2011 at 5:35am — No Comments

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