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71. 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...

72. 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...

73. 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...

74. Keeping Rural EMS Reliable and Sustainable, with James Small - Resources
Date: Dec 2023

An episode of the Exploring Rural Health podcast featuring James Small, Rural EMS Outreach Director for the Wisconsin Office of Rural Health. Focuses on rural emergency medical services workforce and funding shortages, and how rural EMS can be maintained and expanded.

...EMS can be maintained and expanded. --- Keeping Rural EMS Reliable and Sustainable, with James Small...

75. Rescue Divas EMT Recruitment - Models & Innovations
Reviewed: Mar 26, 2026

A summer camp geared toward middle school girls and created to spark an interest in future careers in emergency medical services.

...EMS obstacle course and EMS-focused charades. Local ambulance crews bring equipment for hands-on experiences...

76. Rhode Island Mental Health First Aid Training - Models & Innovations
Added: Jun 24, 2026

A statewide program created by the Rhode Island State Office of Rural Health and the state EMS office trained every rural fire department in the state in Mental Health First Aid.

...EMS office. Photo courtesy of the Harrisville Fire Department. In 2021, the state EMS office...

77. A Mass Shooting in a Small Texas Town Shows the Importance of a Coordinated, Team-Based Response – RHIhub Emergency Preparedness Toolkit - Toolkits
Added: Nov 14, 2022

Describes how District 1 Fire and Rescue responded to a mass shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas in November of 2017.

...EMS took over a volunteer EMS service shortly after the incident and now has 4 EMS...

78. Simulation in Motion-South Dakota (SIM-SD) EMS Educational Outreach Program - Models & Innovations
Reviewed: Apr 27, 2026

SIM-SD is an educational program specific to EMTs in rural South Dakota that utilizes technologically advanced mannequins for emergency scenario training.

...EMS Educational Outreach Program --- SIM-SD is an educational program specific to EMTs in rural...

79. North Dakota EMS Association (NDEMSA) - Organizations
Reviewed: Sep 2, 2025

Summary information for the organization North Dakota EMS Association, including related information from this organization listed on the RHIhub website.

...EMS Association (NDEMSA) --- Summary information for the organization North Dakota EMS Association, including related information...

80. Tornadoes Tear a Swath Through Western Kentucky Leaving Scores of Rural Communities in Need of Help – RHIhub Emergency Preparedness Toolkit - Toolkits
Added: Nov 14, 2022

Describes how Jackson Purchase Medical Center and the West Kentucky Healthcare Coalition responded to an EF4 tornado that caused catastrophic damage in numerous communities in Kentucky in December 2021.

...EMS), and disaster personnel. The response was supported by existing relationships and collaborative partnerships to get resources...