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61. How EMS in Rural Methow Valley, Washington, Coped with a Devastating Wildfire - Resources
Date: Oct 2014

Describes the emergency medical service (EMS) response in the aftermath of a wildfire, in which patients and providers were cut off from hospitals, 911 coverage, and power. Shows the importance of advanced preparedness and planning by rural EMS agencies.

...EMS agencies. --- How EMS in Rural Methow Valley, Washington, Coped with a Devastating Wildfire Describes...

62. Emergency Medical Services Education Agenda for the Future: A Systems Approach - Resources
Date: Jun 2000

Shares a vision for an emergency medical services (EMS) education system that emphasizes the integration of EMS within the overall healthcare system. Discusses a systems approach to EMS education to enhance consistency of instructional quality. Identifies limitations of EMS education and proposed solutions.

...EMS) education system that emphasizes the integration of EMS within the overall healthcare system. Discusses...

63. Emergency Medical Services (EMS): A Look at Disparities in Funding and Outcomes - Resources
Date: Oct 2024

Details disparities related to rurality, income, sex, and race in emergency medical services (EMS) funding, staffing, and patient outcomes. Provides a case study of local EMS agencies in 11 California counties, highlighting challenges rural agencies face related to funding and quality of care.

...EMS) funding, staffing, and patient outcomes. Provides a case study of local EMS agencies in 11 California...

64. Rural EMS Regionalization - Opportunities and Policy Considerations - Resources
Date: Aug 2025

Explores models of emergency medical services (EMS) at the state level. Includes a case study exploring successes in Minnesota and offers policy recommendations to overcome common rural EMS challenges.

...EMS Regionalization - Opportunities and Policy Considerations --- Explores models of emergency medical services (EMS) at the state...

65. EMS in Dixie County, Florida: Driving Data for Improved Health - Resources
Date: Jan 2020

Video detailing how Dixie County, Florida used supplemental Flex funding to improve reporting quality data collection of its rural emergency medical services (EMS). Explores the way the county used the supplement funding to improve the rate of data collection and data quality of the county's EMS.

...EMS. --- EMS in Dixie County, Florida: Driving Data for Improved Health Video detailing how Dixie...

66. Fostering a Culture of Resilient Rural EMS Webinar - Resources
Date: May 2022

Discusses the challenges experienced by rural emergency medical services (EMS) providers and ways to promote positive mental health. Includes commentary on Flex Programs and their role in supporting EMS providers. Transcript available below description.

...EMS Webinar --- Discusses the challenges experienced by rural emergency medical services (EMS) providers and ways...

67. Bringing it All Together for EMS in Wright County, Iowa - Resources
Date: Jan 2020

Video details how Wright County, Iowa, used supplemental Flex funding to solidify their emergency medical services (EMS). Highlights the way the county used the supplement funding to initiate a project to design a sustainable EMS program that provides coverage to the whole county. Transcript available below description.

...EMS in Wright County, Iowa --- Video details how Wright County, Iowa, used supplemental Flex funding...

68. Emergency Medical Services Response Times in Rural, Suburban, and Urban Areas - Resources
Date: Oct 2017

Analyzes 2015 emergency medical services (EMS) data from 485 EMS agencies across the U.S. to describe the time period between a 911 call and EMS arrival, or response time. Includes EMS response time data for rural, suburban, and urban zip codes.

...EMS) data from 485 EMS agencies across the U.S. to describe the time period between...

69. Distance Education in EMS: A Literature Review and Rural/Urban Comparison - Resources - Archive
Date: 2007

Explores what is known about distance learning in EMS and how distance learning is being used to provide continuing education to EMS professionals in rural and urban areas. Includes recommendations for future development and application.

...EMS: A Literature Review and Rural/Urban Comparison --- Explores what is known about distance learning in EMS...

70. Rural EMS: Taking the Next Step - Resources
Date: Apr 2022

Discusses funding, hiring, collaboration, and policy to support emergency medical services (EMS) in rural Minnesota. Utilizes Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) survey data and interview data to discuss issues related to EMS management and sustainability. Provides charts showing recruitment and training barriers in rural versus urban areas.

...EMS: Taking the Next Step --- Discusses funding, hiring, collaboration, and policy to support emergency medical...