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Photo of the Week: The EMS language of love

A Valentine EMS post from Armstrong Ambulance

Calling all EMS photographers!

EMS1 wants to see pictures of you in action. Submit a photo — it could be selected as our Photo of the Week! Be sure to include your name, department information and some background on the photo.


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By EMS1 Staff

ARLINGTON, Mass. — This Valentine’s Day, Armstrong Ambulance uniquely showed their love — through lifesaving care.

From acts of service to words of affirmation, first responders embody every love language.

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