Massachusetts

First responder training organizations in Massachusetts.

64 organizations offering EMT, Paramedic, Fire, and Emergency Services training across Massachusetts.

Ambulance Services

13 listed

Action Ambulance Service, Inc.

Wilmington, MA

Action Ambulance Service, Inc. is a nationally accredited ambulance service and EMS training provider founded in 1977. The organization operates a fully accredited training facility with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) and provides EMT training courses to residents of Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

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Beauport Ambulance Service Inc.

Gloucester, MA

Beauport Ambulance Service Inc. was established in 1984 and operates with a focus on customer service, community involvement, and compassionate patient care. It provides a comprehensive array of services including ambulance and chair car operations, employing a team of highly trained professionals who deliver dependable emergency medical response and patient transport solutions.

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Brewster Ambulance Service

Brockton, MA

Brewster Ambulance Service, founded in 1906, operates the Comprehensive Medical Teaching Institute (CMTI), one of eastern Massachusetts' premier EMS training organizations. CMTI is accredited by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and CAAHEP, offering EMT and Paramedic training programs.

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Cataldo Ambulance Service, Inc. / Cataldo Education Center

Somerville, MA

Cataldo Education Center (CEC) develops and delivers training to EMS, healthcare professionals, and allied industries. The center offers comprehensive EMS training programs including EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certifications, as well as continuing education courses. Headquartered in Somerville, MA with a training facility in Woburn, MA.

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Coastal Medical Transportation Systems

Hyannis, MA

Founded in 2013, Coastal Medical Transportation Systems is a 24/7 emergency and non-emergency transportation provider serving healthcare institutions and patients across New England with over 1000+ EMTs and Paramedics. The company launched the Coastal EMS Academy to address the current shortage of EMTs, offering an accelerated 8-week EMT training program.

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County Ambulance

Pittsfield, MA

County Ambulance is a leading family-owned ambulance service in Western Massachusetts, recognized for providing exceptional EMS services since 1982. They offer a wide range of emergency and paramedic services, maintaining a strong focus on community care, safety, and quality through their dedicated team and partnerships with local medical facilities.

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Hart to Heart Transportation, Inc.

Bel Air, MA

Hart to Heart Transportation, Inc. provides medical and paratransit transportation services, including BLS and ALS, in Maryland and Delaware. The organization offers community training in first aid and CPR, boasts a professional staff of over 350, and is dedicated to achieving high clinical outcomes while maintaining excellence in their services.

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Harvard Ambulance Service

Harvard, MA

Harvard Ambulance Service (HAS) is a volunteer-operated, paid-per call, Massachusetts State-certified, basic life-support ambulance service. Since 1972, the service has been committed to providing prompt, high quality prehospital emergency care to the Harvard residents and visitors.

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New Bedford EMS Training Academy

New Bedford, MA

The New Bedford EMS Training Academy offers comprehensive Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) initial courses designed to prepare students for the National Registry Exam and Massachusetts EMS certification. The academy is staffed by experienced instructors, paramedics, and physicians, providing approximately 180 hours of training combining classroom learning with practical hands-on skills.

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Northern Berkshire EMS

North Adams, MA

Northern Berkshire EMS serves as the primary 911 ambulance provider for multiple towns in Massachusetts and Vermont, also offering comprehensive EMS education programs. The organization aims to maintain the highest level of emergency medical service delivery and personnel training within the state.

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Pridestar Trinity EMS

Lowell, MA

Pridestar Trinity EMS is a locally owned and operated provider of 911 emergency and non-emergency medical transportation serving Northeast Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire since 1991. The organization offers EMT training and certification courses through its EMT Academy, along with community education programs in CPR, first aid, and EMS-related topics.

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Southcoast EMS / STAT Emergency Medical Training

Dartmouth, MA

STAT Emergency Medical Training is the training division of STAT Ambulance Incorporated, offering EMT training programs and continuing education for emergency medical providers and healthcare professionals at a state-of-the-art facility in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

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Southern Berkshire Volunteer Ambulance Squad

Great Barrington, MA

Southern Berkshire Volunteer Ambulance Squad is committed to providing high-quality emergency medical services and education to the community. They offer a range of training programs, including CPR and AED courses, to equip both professionals and laypersons with essential life-saving skills.

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Community Colleges

15 listed

Berkshire Community College

Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Community College is a public community college founded in 1960 as the first community college in Massachusetts. It offers more than 50 associate degree and certificate programs, including an EMT training program through its Workforce and Community Education division that prepares students for National Registry certification.

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Bristol Community College

Attleboro, MA

Bristol Community College is a public institution of higher learning established in 1965, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The college provides accessible, innovative, and inclusive education that prepares students to navigate and succeed in an ever-changing world, with locations across Bristol County in Massachusetts.

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Bunker Hill Community College

Boston, MA

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is an open access, multi-campus, urban institution and the largest community college in Massachusetts, enrolling more than 16,000 students annually. Established in 1973, BHCC spans two campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea with instructional centers across Greater Boston. The college offers diverse learning options including day, afternoon, evening, weekend, hybrid, and online courses.

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Cape Cod Community College

West Barnstable, MA

Cape Cod Community College is a Massachusetts Accredited EMT Training Institute offering comprehensive Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic certificate programs. The college serves as an official Training Institute for the Office of Emergency Medical Services, preparing students for state and national certification exams.

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Greenfield Community College

Greenfield, MA

Greenfield Community College provides a high quality education to all who seek the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive and effect positive change in their lives, communities, and the world. GCC offers accredited EMS programs including EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certificates.

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Massachusetts Bay Community College

Framingham, MA

Massachusetts Bay Community College is a comprehensive, open-access community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs, including accredited EMT and Paramedic programs. Located in the MetroWest region of Massachusetts, the college serves approximately 6,000 students and is dedicated to student learning and achievement through academically rigorous courses and practical career preparation.

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Massasoit Community College

Middleborough, MA

Founded in 1966, Massasoit Community College is a dynamic, diverse learning community offering more than 60 associate degree and certificate programs across arts, sciences, applied sciences, healthcare, and technology. The college serves southeastern Massachusetts with three convenient locations in Brockton, Canton, and Middleborough.

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Middlesex Community College

Bedford, MA

Middlesex Community College is a community college offering more than 80 degrees and certificates, including on-campus and online classes with hands-on learning experiences.

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Mount Wachusett Community College

Gardner, MA

Mount Wachusett Community College is a public, two-year institution offering EMS and EMT training programs including EMT-Basic, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic certification courses. The college is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and authorized as a training center for National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) certification courses.

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North Shore Community College

Danvers, MA

North Shore Community College is an accredited public community college in Massachusetts offering state-supported EMS training opportunities including First Responder, AHA Healthcare Provider CPR, and EMT-Basic certifications. Credits earned can count toward career or degree pathways.

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Northern Essex Community College

Haverhill, MA

Northern Essex Community College is an accredited public two-year community college offering associate degrees and certificates. The Paramedic Technology Certificate program is accredited by CAAHEP upon the recommendation of CoAEMSP and prepares entry-level paramedics in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains.

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Quincy College

Quincy, MA

Quincy College is a municipally affiliated community college founded in 1958, serving approximately 3,500 students at campuses in Quincy and Plymouth, Massachusetts. The college offers EMT and Paramedic Education programs in partnership with the Comprehensive Medical Teaching Institute (CMTI).

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Quinsigamond Community College

Worcester, MA

Quinsigamond Community College is a public, student-centered institution of higher learning in Central Massachusetts that provides accessible, affordable, high-quality educational and training programs. The college offers over 100 associate degree and certificate programs, including healthcare programs accredited by CAAHEP.

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Springfield Technical Community College

Springfield, MA

Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) is the only technical community college in Massachusetts, offering comprehensive and technical education in manufacturing, STEM, healthcare, business, social services, and the liberal arts. Founded in 1967, STCC supports students as they transform their lives through affordable workforce, certificate, degree, and transfer programs.

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Wor-Wic Community College

Salisbury, MA

Wor-Wic Community College is a community college serving the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland that offers comprehensive Emergency Medical Services programs including paramedic and EMT training with CAAHEP accreditation. The college provides didactic, laboratory, clinical and field education to prepare graduates for employment in emergency medical services.

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Fire Departments

5 listed

Baltimore City Fire Department

Baltimore, MA

The Baltimore City Fire Department is an ISO class 1 department providing services to a geographic area of 92 square miles with a population over one million by day and over 620,000 at night. They respond to over 235,000 calls per year offering services in fire prevention, emergency medical services, community outreach, and much more.

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Fall River Fire Department

Fall River, MA

The Fall River Fire Department is committed to safeguarding the lives and property of Fall River's citizens by providing an integrated fire suppression capability, state-of-the-art pre-hospital care, and comprehensive emergency management. They focus on public education, fire prevention, and code enforcement to enhance community safety and quality of life.

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Norton Fire Department

Norton, MA

Norton Fire Department is dedicated to providing exceptional fire and emergency medical services to our community. Our mission is to enhance community safety through public education and progressive initiatives, ensuring quick and efficient responses to emergencies.

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Town of Houlton Fire/Ambulance Department

Houlton, MA

The Town of Houlton Fire/Ambulance Department provides comprehensive emergency services with full-time staff, dedicated to safeguarding the community through high-quality fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services. They operate with exceptional efficiency, supported by a robust infrastructure including municipal water and sewer systems, and strive to maintain one of the lowest electric rates in New England.

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Upton Fire and EMS Association

Upton, MA

The Upton Fire and EMS Association is a dedicated volunteer group supporting the Upton Fire and EMS Department and the entire community. They engage in fundraising, charitable events, and provide essential resources and services to enhance local emergency response and community service efforts.

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Government Agencies

2 listed

Private Training Companies

21 listed

A.D. Quality EMS Training Inc.

Leominster, MA

A.D. Quality EMS Training Inc. is an accredited training institute by the Massachusetts Office of Emergency Services offering EMS courses including EMT training, CPR certification, and continued education programs. The organization is an NAEMT Authorized Training Center offering courses such as TECC, AMLS, PHTLS, and FOTS.

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Bay State EMS Educators, LLC

Chelmsford, MA

A full-service emergency medical training organization providing quality education with small class sizes. Bay State EMS Educators is an Accredited Training Institute through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services.

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Cape Cod CPR

South Yarmouth, MA

Cape Cod CPR provides both initial and continuing EMS Education to new and existing EMS students and Allied Healthcare Professionals. Their programs are CAPCE and/or OEMS approved, focusing on delivering quality EMS education through experienced instructors.

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Center for MEDICS

Cambridge, MA

A premier EMS training center in New England dedicated to providing sophisticated, experience-based training and education for healthcare and First Responder professionals. Founded in 2008 as the training branch of Professional Ambulance Services (Pro EMS), CFM offers a 9-month intensive paramedic program accredited by CAAHEP and certification courses through AHA and NAEMT affiliations.

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Code One CPR Training

Cambridge, MA

Code One is a family-owned private training company founded in 2007 that provides EMS programs including EMT training, recertification courses, practical examinations, and continuing education. The organization offers both in-person and virtual training through their BEACON hybrid program and Prodigy online platform.

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Comprehensive Medical Teaching Institute

Buzzards Bay, MA

CMTI has been educating healthcare professionals and first responders since 2009. The organization offers comprehensive EMT and Paramedic training programs with an emphasis on character and ethics, providing classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and clinical internships.

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EMT Academy

Chicopee, MA

Founded in 2013, EMT Academy is an accredited private training institution offering high-intensity EMT and Paramedic courses, certificate courses, and continuing education. The organization is accredited by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

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GMEC-EMT

Fairhaven, MA

GMEC-EMT specializes in providing comprehensive training programs for emergency medical services and safety certifications. With a focus on high-quality instruction and flexible learning modalities, they aim to equip both individuals and organizations with the necessary skills to respond effectively to emergencies.

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Massachusetts Emergency Care Training Agency (MECTA)

Marlborough, MA

Massachusetts Emergency Care Training Agency is an accredited training provider dedicated to promoting health and protecting life through comprehensive emergency medical training. They offer a wide array of EMT, CPR, and advanced life support courses tailored to meet the diverse needs of healthcare professionals, first responders, and the general public.

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McNeilly EMS Educators, Inc.

Danvers, MA

McNeilly EMS Educators, Inc. is a full-service emergency medical training organization dedicated to life preservation through education. Offering diverse training options from CPR to full EMS certification, their experienced instructors ensure engaging, high-quality educational programs.

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National College of Technical Instruction (NCTI)

Springfield, MA

The National College of Technical Instruction (NCTI), a subsidiary of American Medical Response, Inc., offers a comprehensive range of EMS training programs across the United States. With over 30 years of experience, NCTI is recognized for its dedicated Paramedic and EMT training services, supporting both new and seasoned professionals in advancing their careers.

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National EMS Institute, Inc.

Taunton, MA

National EMS Institute is the leading Emergency Medical Technician training school in New England providing accelerated EMT training programs across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Founded over two decades ago, the company has transformed from strictly CPR training to a comprehensive EMS education provider offering EMT certification, CPR training, and various continuing education courses.

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National Medical Education & Training Center (NMETC)

West Bridgewater, MA

NMETC is a private EMS training provider offering EMT and Paramedic certification programs delivered through online, hybrid, and on-campus modalities. The organization is accredited by the Massachusetts Department of Health and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

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New England Institute for Prehospital Medicine Inc.

Wilmington, MA

New England Institute for Prehospital Medicine Inc. provides comprehensive EMS training for EMTs, paramedics, and more. Through innovative educational methods and certified instructors, the organization aims to prepare the next generation of first responders with the skills and knowledge necessary for real-world emergencies.

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Pro EMS Center for MEDICS

Cambridge, MA

The first accredited paramedic program in Massachusetts, CFM is a CoAEMSP accredited paramedic and EMS training academy offering in-person classes. It is an American Heart Association Authorized Training Center and NAEMT approved training site.

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Pro EMS Center for MEDICS

Cambridge, MA

A premier training center in New England dedicated to providing sophisticated, experience-based training and education for healthcare and First Responder professionals. Founded in 2008, CFM offers a 9-month CAAHEP-accredited paramedic program and certification courses including American Heart Association and National Association of Emergency Medical Technician courses.

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Prodigy EMS

Cambridge, MA

Prodigy EMS offers online EMS education and recertification for EMS clinicians through CAPCE-accredited courses. The platform provides both virtual instructor-led training (VILT) and self-paced distributive courses, with flexible learning options and comprehensive continuing education access.

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Recert

Burlington, MA

Recert is an innovative online continuing education service offering CAPCE-approved EMS courses for EMT and Paramedic recertification. Brought to you by Jones & Bartlett Learning Public Safety Group and NAEMT, Recert provides over 200 engaging, interactive courses in various formats including game-based learning, patient simulations, and critical-thinking scenarios.

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StarFire EMS, Inc.

Winchester, MA

StarFire EMS, Inc. is a Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services accredited training institution offering initial, continuing education, and NCCR (refresher) course programs. A small, disabled female-owned EMS Education agency that has been teaching EMS programs since 1983.

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Sylvester Consultants, Inc.

Hyannis, MA

Sylvester Consultants, Inc. specializes in offering life support and emergency response training for healthcare professionals and the general public. Their mission is to empower individuals with the skills necessary to act confidently in emergencies, enhancing community safety.

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When Seconds Count, Inc.

Salem, MA

When Seconds Count, Inc. is dedicated to providing CPR, AED, and First Aid Training for a wide range of audiences, including healthcare professionals and laypersons. Their mission is to ensure that everyone is equipped with life-saving skills, facilitated by experienced Emergency Medical Technicians across New England, with courses regularly updated to align with current medical advancements.

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Other Organizations

8 listed

Anna Maria College

Paxton, MA

Anna Maria College is a private Catholic college in Paxton, Massachusetts that offers an EMT Certificate Program meeting U.S. Department of Transportation standards with 160 hours of combined classroom and laboratory instruction, preparing students for National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification.

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Boston University Fitness & Recreation Center - Emergency Medical Response

Boston, MA

Boston University offers high-quality Emergency Medical Services training for both the BU community and the general public, including CPR, First Aid, Healthcare Provider training, and EMT certification programs designed to prepare students for National Registry certification and Massachusetts EMT licensure.

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Cambridge College

Boston, MA

Cambridge College is a private, nonprofit institution that has been a leader in adult learning for more than 50 years. The college offers an accredited EMT program in a hybrid format (mix of online and on-campus classes) that can be completed in as few as six weeks.

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Buzzards Bay, MA

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a fully accredited four-year coeducational state university offering Bachelor and Master of Science degrees. The Emergency Management program combines rigorous academics with hands-on professional experience, preparing students to meet real-world challenges in government, industry, and non-governmental organizations.

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MIT EMS

Cambridge, MA

MIT Emergency Medical Services is a student-run BLS transporting ambulance service operated as part of MIT Emergency Management. MIT EMS offers EMT-B training courses during fall and spring semesters to members of the MIT community and provides high-quality emergency medical care and education.

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Springfield College

Springfield, MA

Springfield College is an independent, nonprofit university founded in 1885 that offers the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) Training Program as an in-person course consisting of face-to-face lectures and clinical labs held over two semesters. The program is accredited by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services.

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Tufts Emergency Medical Services

Medford, MA

Tufts Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) offers prompt, quality medical aid to the Tufts University community with a mission to provide excellent emergency medical care. The organization employs students certified as EMTs and focuses on comprehensive training and inclusivity, aiming to lower barriers to emergency medical education.

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Westfield State University

Westfield, MA

Westfield State University is a public comprehensive institution offering accessible quality undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. The university provides non-credit Emergency Medical Services training programs including EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certifications through the Office of Lifelong Education.

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