London firefighters to co-crew ambulances alongside paramedics in emergency medical response

London firefighters will co-crew ambulances alongside paramedics as part of London's emergency medical response to coronavirus.

Speaking to ITV News, London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe said his fire crews were "ideal" for the role and and would get some extra training.

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