Shortage forces EMS departments to keep ambulances with over 200k
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Texas-Based Medics Respond to Dozens of Broome Ambulance Calls
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Rural Emergency Medical Services Strained To Financial Breaking Point : Shots - Health News : NPR
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EMS worker shortage at 'crisis' levels, threatening 911 system
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NYC EMS calls spike in coronavirus crisis
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Rural ambulance services struggle to find funds, volunteers
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OKCFD hiring staff to launch Supplemental Transport Service, four ambulances supporting EMSA services
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Heart attack patients face ambulance waiting times of more than an hour
Tennessee Ambulance Service Association
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EMS services warn of 'crippling labor shortage' undermining 911 system
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EMS services warn of 'crippling labor shortage' undermining 911 system
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Yellowstone towns struggle to provide medical services