June 27th, 2023 by WCBC Radio

When the public thinks of first responders, it is often of law enforcement or fire companies. But there are other personnel that respond to emergencies as well. EMS Clinicians are also responding to fires, car accidents, and other calls where they are possibly on the front line of a dangerous situation.  Now, they have an additional tool in their safety arsenal – body armor.  Emergency Management Services Director Jim Pyles explains that the recent purchase through grant money for safety personnel is keeping in line with escalating violence across the country…