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Detroit EMS staffing issues persist over weekend, affecting response times

Published: July 31, 2023 at 7:27 AM

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Sources told Local 4 that five Detroit EMS trucks were out of service amid a busy weekend filled with emergencies. Sources also say a staffing shortage is to blame. The issue affected the city's emergency response time.

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Detroit EMS staffing issues persist over weekend, affecting response times

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