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AFSCME Honors EMS Week 2012

Every day, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, dispatchers, chair car drivers and support personnel serve our communities. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They work during holidays and celebrations, tragedies and disasters. They are always there to respond in a time of need. During EMS Week, we honor them.
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