A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected

With most of Maine's fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine's non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren't investing in the equipment would like to.

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