Paramedic firefighters are new breed; Jeff State Community College training for demand

  • Source: WJSU-TV ABC 33/40 Anniston
  • Published: 04/26/2017 06:17 AM

There is a demand for advanced medical training for fire departments. We told you about it just a few weeks ago. More than 85% of all calls the Birmingham fire department takes is for emergency medical services. We interviewed a teacher and firefighter, both working to fix this problem. Roles for firefighters are changing. Fire departments want people who can do more than run into burning buildings. Jerica Cox represents the new breed: a paramedic firefighter.



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