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Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for 5-23-2025

05-23-2025

Topic: What are some challenges facing local EMS agencies?

Guest: White Oak EMS Chief Paul Falavolito

How Topic Discussed: Paul Falavolito is the author of three books on leadership and the longtime chief of the emergency medical service in White Oak. Why did he get into emergency medicine? What are some of the most common incidents to which his agency will respond this summer? How can people avoid being injured? What are some challenges faced by local EMS agencies? What does he wish the public knew about EMS, especially in regards to how agencies are funding? What are career paths into emergency medical service?

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