Adrian firefighters receive EMS training

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October 6, 2018

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Members of Station 3 – the Adrian Volunteer Fire Department – recently trained with Upshur County EMS to better serve local residents in an emergency. Fire departments – especially those in rural areas – are often the first responders on scene, whether at a fire, wreck or EMS call, making these ongoing training sessions essential to their mission.

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