The EMT's and Paramedics employed by Nature Coast EMS are represented by a Union, the International Assocation of EMT's and Paramedics, Local 365. The Union participates with a professional fundraising company that calls people and asks for donations on behalf of the "EMT's and Paramedics in Citrus County". The Local 365 has the legal right to hire marketers to raise money for their Union as a separate entity from and without authorization by Nature Coast Emergency Medical Services.
Nature Coast Emergency Medical Services does not receive any money that is contributed to the IAEP, Local 365. Nature Coast Emergency Medical Services is not affiliated with said solicitation/fundraising efforts of the International Association of EMT's and Paramedics or the IAEP, Local 365.
Contact the local Union President, Teresa Thomas at tthomas@iaeplocal365.org, or local Union Vice President Heather McClendon at hmcclendon@iaeplocal365.org or telephone (352) 400-1445 for further information.
Inquiries as to the status of a solicitor can be made with the Department of Consumer Affiars at (800) 435-7352.