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Coronavirus In Colorado: West Metro Fire Rescue Adds More Ambulances

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- Crews with West Metro Fire Rescue are getting ready for a potential surge in COVID-19 patients. On Monday, another Medic 17 was put into service.

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(credit: West Metro Fire)

Another ambulance, Medic 19 will also be on standby. That makes 13 ambulances in service for West Metro Fire.

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(credit: West Metro Fire)

West Metro crews have responded to a growing number of coronavirus cases over the past week. That means the time it takes to get patients to the hospital and disinfect ambulances has increased.

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(credit: West Metro Fire)
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