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Michigan EMS Agencies Seek $20M In State Funding To Address Staff Shortage

/ CW50 Detroit

(CBS Detroit) -- Emergency medical service agencies across Michigan are asking the state for funds amid a staffing shortage crisis.

The agencies are asking state lawmakers for $20 million to help fund the recruitment and training of at least 1,000 new medical technicians and paramedics.

The funding request has the support of the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs, the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services and the Michigan EMS Practitioners Association.

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First published on January 26, 2022 / 10:47 PM EST

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