City council pass resolution on how Albuquerque Fire Rescue is staffed
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque city council is passing a resolution that changes how all fire stations are staffed.
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Previously each Albuquerque Fire Rescue truck was required to have a minimum of two firefighters who have some training as EMT's or paramedics. The resolution changes that requirement to two paramedic firefighters. The firefighters union said the resolution keeps AFR as a gold standard for fire-based emergency medical services. Members of AFR, retirees and paramedics showed up to Monday's city council meeting in support resolution.
Fire Chief Emily Jaramillo said the change could hurt response times as each station is staffed differently to meet certain needs. Councilors voted to pass the resolution on a vote of 7-2.
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