Minimum of 200 words per topic. Topic 1: Organization Requiring emergency responders to live within the city limits is a hot topic for the public safety. Should responders be required to reside within

Minimum of 200 words per topic.

Topic 1: Organization

Requiring emergency responders to live within the city limits is a hot topic for the public safety. Should responders be required to reside within city limits to be employed or volunteer with a particular department? Why or why not? Does your answer change depending on which stakeholder you represent?

Topic 2: Competition

Your department has provided exclusive EMS transportation for decades. You elected officials have decided to put the new contract out to competitive bid to see what else is available. What methods can your department use to convince your elected officials that your department’s involvement in EMS is the best choice for the community?