KWQC
ELDRIGE, Iowa — Every second counts when you’re in a medical emergency. That’s especially true in rural areas where help can be farther away and in short supply.
Making it harder, emergency medical service is not mandated in Iowa meaning they aren’t required to get funding. That’s why many rural crews depend on volunteers, but finding them can be difficult.
Rural ambulance crews across Iowa are struggling to keep their doors from closing.
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