So many problems at so many levels...........
One death will be all it takes for the county to re-think the whole volunteerism issue. Let one person die from a lack of EMS and they will find a way to pay competent EMT's to staff the ambulances.
"We have really attempted to make things work in Gabbs," Jones said. "But the biggest problem is volunteerism and having enough trained people to fill the schedule."
I guarantee his *** isn't staffing a truck! Why not??????
"As proof of the county's efforts to assist Gabbs volunteers, Jones points to the town's fire station, its new fire truck and its rescue vehicle, which also has a new trailer. The fact Gabbs was provided two ambulances -- pretty good for a town its size -- shows the county's support, Jones said."
Why not let the taxpayers decide what they want? New pretty firetrucks with half *** trained volunteers on them or ambulances with at least an EMT? Bet I know which way I'd vote!!!!!
"Meanwhile, Muns -- a certified instructor under the American Society for Healthcare Engineering and National Safety Council -- ran his own class in Gabbs, and had six people finishing the course."
Ahhh, yes, freelancing, thats the answer. Lets get someone who is not a certified EMT to train people to do first responding. Yet another problem identified........
And then there is also the basic premise that if you are old and sick, live near a hospital or don't :censored::censored::censored::censored::censored:.
Sorry to sound cynical, but Darwin's theory has to apply sometime! We each have choices, freedom is a wonderful thing.
Meanwhile, mental note......Do not drive through Nye County Nevada unless absolutely necessary!
