After their Levy failed for a second time during the November Election, Canyon County paramedics are worried about growth and the future of their department. Paramedic Lieutenant Kelly Kalam and Paramedic Hannah Leverett showed us what it takes to be a paramedic during the holidays.
- Canyon County paramedics worried for the future after their levy failed twice.
- Paramedics work 2 or 3 shifts, 24 hours or 12 hours long.
- They may try again for the levy in the next election.
(Below is the transcript from the broadcast story)
While the holidays are a time when many enjoy their families and loved ones, medical emergencies seem to never stop.
I tagged along with the Canyon County paramedics to learn what they do when someone calls for medical help.
“With the increase in traffic, there’s also an increase in the number of car accidents around the holidays,” said Canyon County Paramedic Hannah Leverett.
Paramedic Lieutenant Kelly Kalam and Paramedic Hannah Levertt showed me what it takes to be a paramedic during the holidays and expressed some concerns after the Canyon County Paramedics Levy failed for the second time this past election.