By Matt Reed
NBC 10 News
COVENTRY, R.I. — A private ambulance company that agreed to provide temporary and emergency coverage for Coventry Fire District will no longer assist the district after its CEO said the company received threats against personnel and equipment from the union and its members.
Carol Mansfield, president and CEO of Coastline EMS, made the announcement Sunday night in a press release.
“We employ many firefighters throughout RI and MA and they rely on this income to support their families,” Mansfield said. “The Union is forcing these firefighters in MA and RI to resign.”
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