Fire and EMS crews across the DC region have depleted staffs and an increased call volume due to the winter surge in COVID-19 cases. These challenges are building upon pandemic staff shortages. This week, longtime public safety reporter Dave Statter explains where fire and EMS departments stand now. I also spoke with Montgomery County Fire Department Battalion Chief Ben Kaufman who talks about what he’s seeing on the ground.
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