Calls for SA firefighters to attend medical emergencies

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2022-08-11

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Firefighters in South Australia are pushing for a new system that would allow them to attend some medical emergencies. An Adelaide man died this week - after waiting more than 40 minutes for an ambulance.
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