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November/December 2018

Contents

Featured News

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CADET CLASS 1018 GRADUATION

Congratulations to Cadet Class 1018 who gradu- ated from the Academy on Friday, December 7, 2018. Cadet Christopher Waters, who is a return- ing ATCEMS medic, gave an inspirational speech that we share with you.

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30th ANNUAL CHUY’S CHILDREN GIVING TO CHILDREN PARADE This year marked the 30th anniversary of the annual Chuy’s Parade. The ATCEMS float was once again decorated for the occasion and many EMS personnel and their families participated in this very special event.

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VIOLENCE IN EMS

First Responders, more so those of us in EMS systems, have one job risk that is not only rising in its frequency but is increasing in scale and se- verity. It's violence. Article by Walt Settlemyre.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH PARAMEDICS MAKING A DIFFERENCE The ATCEMS Community Health Paramedic Program seeks to connect people in need with resources that improve their health and increase their overall quality of life. Article by Lia Bermudez.

HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS

We’ve put together a special section of EMS folks enjoying themselves at a few celebratory events.

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