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Public EMS: a government service provided by a county or municipality, either fire based or third service (separate from fire) Private EMS: provided by a for profit company or a private, non-profit organization like a rescue squad or "life saving crew" I am asking the pros and cons relating to...

Some counties and municipalities have their own EMS departments. Some are in conjunction with fire departments. Other counties contract private companies, like RuralMetro, to provide EMS services for their jurisdiction. Which do you find to be the best approach?

EMS obviously plays a vital role in the healthcare world. It is even in the name. Emergency MEDICAL Services. We are also in close contact and interaction with fire, rescue, and law enforcement personnel in the field. And often times, fire, rescue, and law enforcement officers are cross trained...