Bills would allow firefighters, medics to carry guns on duty

AUSTIN (NEXSTAR) — Firefighters and medics could soon respond to 911 calls in Texas armed with a handgun, under proposed legislation in the State House.
Lawmakers filed a few bills that would allow firefighters and Emergency Medical Services to carry a handgun while on duty, if they have a permit to do so.
Captain Rick Rutledge said Austin-Travis County EMS crews are often first to arrive on scene. “You never really know what you’re getting into,” Rutledge said,