Veteran Florida Paramedic Resigns over 'Continued Lies' in Medstar Controversy

Jason Ausman left his job of seven years because he could no longer stand by while his superiors conveyed lies to the public


Thomas Himes, MarcoIslandFlorida.com | | Wednesday, September 26, 2012


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ESTERO, Fla. -- Estero Fire Rescue’s assistant chief called the county’s actions “disgraceful” and a veteran Lee County paramedic resigned over what he calls the administration's continued lies in the Medstar controversy.

The testimony drew little reaction from four of five Lee County Commissioners at Tuesday’s meeting.

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