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2. Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) working for the St. John's Fire Department sued the city for unpaid overtime. Th
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2. Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) working for the St. John's Fire Department sued the city for unpaid overtime. The EMTs perform some firefighting duties, but most of their time is spent responding to medical calls. The city does not require EMTs to have a bachelor's degree but does require the completion of 200 hours of classroom training, clinical experience, and a field internship along with continuing education. The EMTS work closely with supervising physicians when possible. They are required to follow a set of protocols and standing orders in treating patients. a. Set forth an argument which would support the position that the EMTs are NOT entitled to overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act. b. Set forth an argument which would support the position that the EMTs are entitled to overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.