BERLIN — The Berlin City Council spent a significant part of Monday’s work session discussing issues relating to the fire department going out on emergency medical service calls.
The issue had been raised during the council’s previous meeting on July 6 by Council Member Lucie Remillard, who asked why the fire department was assisting with so many calls.
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