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Ill. paramedic sees system failures

By JENNIFER DAVIS and MOLLY PARKER
Peoria Journal Star (Illinois)

PEORIA, Ill. — Jeff Lickiss is mad.

As a paramedic who used to teach emergency services, Lickiss recently saw first-hand how deficient Peoria’s fire and ambulance system can be. And he plans to say so at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

Lickiss’ 16-year-old daughter was involved in a three-car accident at University Street and Forrest Hill Avenue on Dec. 27 when her car was hit, spun around and then hit again head-on by another car. She was trapped inside with a broken ankle and in a lot of pain.

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