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Iowa paramedic deemed hall of fame worthy by state EMS association


DAVID ALEXANDER, Times-Republican Staff Writer | | Thursday, November 1, 2012


MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Times-Republican) — When Dennis Bachman became a paramedic, they still used hearses for ambulances. Since then, the profession has grown significantly, thanks in part to his efforts throughout the state.

Now, more than 35 years later, the Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association (IEMSA) will give Bachman the EMS Hall of Fame award. IEMS will honor Bachman at its annual conference, Nov. 10 in Des Moines.

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