During orientation, an EMT is told that by the nature of his employment, he is covered by sovereign immunity. Based on this statement, the EMT must:

A) be immune from claims of negligence.
B) work for a public EMS agency.
C) work for a non-profit, privately owned hospital.
D) provide services for a volunteer EMS agency.

B

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