WCVB
BOSTON — Beginning July 1, more than 200 emergency medical technicians will not be making emergency calls. They’ve been suspended for anywhere from 45 days to nine months for falsely claiming they took certification refresher courses.
The state said it came down hard to send a message and protect public safety, but two EMTs said the move is unfair and dangerous.
Kim is a state emergency technician. She’s been suspended for nine months for allegedly falsifying certification class attendance. She says if she broke the law, she should be punished. “But a nine-month suspension? I’ve lost my job and my health insurance. I don’t now what I am going to do,” said Kim.
Full Story: EMTs: Fake Certification Punishment Unfair