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The… EMS Training News News Feed Georgia Headlines Baltimore to Downgrade Some ALS Units as Staffing Shortages Persist The Baltimore City Fire Department is preparing to downgrade four Advanced LifeSupport (ALS) units to Basic LifeSupport (BLS) starting next month.
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