First responder shortage 'extreme' in Marshall County | News, Sports, Jobs
Joe Fisher The number of volunteer emergency responders is dwindling nationwide and Marshall County is seeing the same problem. Emergency management coordinator Kim Elder has noticed a downturn in volunteerism during the last 10 years. An upswing does not appear to be imminent. “It’s extreme,” Elder said of the shortage. “It gets worse every year.” The severity of the situation varies from town to town. Haverhill and Laurel have lost departments and Clemons’ EMS has fallen to the wayside without volunteers. The result is longer response times as out of town agencies need to cover ...
Source: timesrepublican.com