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First paramedics

First paramedics

Date4/9/1984
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  • First paramedics: Guy Disbrowe, left, and Glen Ruppel take life-saving equipment in to be tested at Toronto General Hospital. They and another paramedic team hit the streets for the first time yesterday to give special care to heart attack victims and others needing treatment before they reach hospital.
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Original Toronto Star caption: First paramedics: Guy Disbrowe, left, and Glen Ruppel take life-saving equipment in to be tested at Toronto General Hospital. They and another paramedic team hit the streets for the first time yesterday to give special care to heart attack victims and others needing treatment before they reach hospital.
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      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
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