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Supervisor raises concerns about volunteer EMS shortage after resident’s delayed care
3155326 · April 30, 2025
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Summary
A supervisor warned the Board that volunteer emergency services are declining and recounted a resident’s death following a long wait for rescue; no formal action was taken but supervisors highlighted workforce and coverage issues in rural areas such as Montvale.
A supervisor told the Board of Supervisors that Bedford County faces a worsening volunteer emergency services shortage and recounted a recent case in the Montvale area where a resident waited about 45 minutes for rescue and later died after hospitalization.
The supervisor said callers told him a woman’s husband…
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