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Far Out & Waiting

Montana News

Trainings help rural residents respond during long waits for emergency services

Victoria Traxler

An effort sponsored by the Montana Farmers Union aims to help rural residents to prepare for 911 calls that can have wait times of more than an hour. A shrinking number of rural EMS providers are often run by small staff.