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Joshua Colon, 31, said the Florida fire department captain directed him to take the vaccine for his mother and threatened him if he didn't.

EMS workers are often the first line of defense for patients. No matter where they’re based, these health care workers aren’t safe from the coronavirus. EMS workers shared the unique set of challenges they face when working in rural areas during the pandemic.

One man suffering from stab wounds has been taken to hospital.

EMTs and paramedics experience PTSD and depression at higher rates than the general population. Experts say it's up to employers to get them help.