Changes may be coming to San Diego's emergency medical services
At least one council member wants to see options for a contract amendment, takeover or adding another ambulance provider.
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At least one council member wants to see options for a contract amendment, takeover or adding another ambulance provider.
"We're not leaving any community completely unprotected. We're not closing down any fire stations," San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Chief Colin Stowell said.
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