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Monroe Fire Dept. Launching Community Paramedicine Program

Provided/City of Monroe, OH

The Monroe Fire Department is starting what it says is the state's first community paramedicine program.  The launch is happening Friday evening.  

When Governor John Kasich signed the state budget June 30, it included language enabling community paramedicine programs.  It allows paramedics and EMT's to function in non-emergency roles in addition to providing traditional 911 emergency services.  

Monroe Fire Chief John Centers said in a press release his department will utilize RN's and paramedics already on staff for a six month trail program.  Monroe is working in conjunction with the Mount Pleasant Retirement Community.

Click here to learn more about community paramedicine.

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