Connecticut fire departments getting creative to address EMT shortage

Connecticut fire departments getting creative to address EMT shortage

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- Some fire departments in Connecticut are getting creative with recruitment amid an emergency medical technician (EMT) shortage that's being felt across the country. West Hartford Medical Officer Bill Schappert understands the challenges of finding good EMTs and paramedics, so his department is looking to identify and recruit high school students [...]