Decrease in ambulance service concerns local fire department personnel

“The fire department has a statutory requirement for fire protection,” said Valencia County Fire Chief Matt Propp. “We do EMS because it’s the right thing to do for the community, but it’s our legal obligation to have units for fire protection.  
“When we’re transporting to a hospital in Albuquerque, those are our firefighters and that puts fire protection at risk.” 

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