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Pembroke Park fire battalion chief explains staffing model, says engine accompanies high‑acuity ambulance calls
Summary
Battalion Chief Michael Caine briefed the commission on call volumes, explained why engines accompany ambulance responses for high‑acuity cases and said upgrading to three‑person rescue units would cost more personnel and money.
Fire‑rescue leadership told the commission about recent call volumes and explained the department’s staffing model and why a fire engine often accompanies ambulance responses.
Battalion Chief Michael Caine reported the department ran 175 calls in the month reported, including 118 medical calls and a range of vehicle accidents, alarms and fire calls. Chief Caine explained that the department staffs two paramedics on…
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