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EMTs taking new on-the-job precautions and protections

Residents set out candles on April 1 in support of health care workers. The project was called “Let There Be Light.” (Provided photo/Heather O’Malley)

Paramedics are used to braving the unknown, but the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the uncertainty of their day-to-day work.

Ethan Stratman, a lieutenant and EMT at Flossmoor Fire Department, said paramedics walk into every call assuming the person could have COVID-19. They put on personal protective equipment, including N95 respirator masks,…

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