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Gary Ludwig, MS, EMT-P

is a deputy fire chief with the Memphis (Tenn.) Fire Department. He has 30 years of fire and rescue experience. He's chair of the EMS Section for the International Association of Fire Chiefs and can be reached at www.garyludwig.com

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