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Madison Krenz on the stresses of working in the EMS system

Cambridge Area Emergency Medical Service paramedic Madison Krenz describes growing strains faced by short-staffed first responders following the pandemic and amid mental health and addiction crises.

By Steven Potter | Here & Now

April 11, 2023

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