REMSA Health recruits Australian paramedics to address Reno-area shortage

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – REMSA Health has partnered with International Medic Solutions (IMS) to recruit highly trained paramedics from Australia to help address a paramedic shortage in northern Nevada.

Nearly 60% of EMS agencies nationwide report being understaffed, according to REMSA Health COO Adam Heinz, while Australia has a surplus of medics.

Through the IMS program, international medics are vetted, tested, and trained before officially joining REMSA Health or any U.S. agencies…

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