Re-thinking the Rural Ambulance Service
As volunteer EMS struggles to keep up, a rural counties working group looks for a new solution
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Letter to the Editor: “Marking EMS week”
“EMS week is about honoring the professionals who will answer the call, who will respond, and who will do everything to make that tragic situation a little better.”
Grand County EMS grows into new building
In the past decade EMS calls rose 76%—in 2021, the department received 1,675 calls.
New EMS building almost complete: Improved facility will support an increasingly busy district
“This has been in the works since 2004,” said Grand County Emergency Medical Services Special Service District Director Andy Smith, speaking of the new, nearly-complete facility that will house the district. The facilities…
Lightning strikes two at Dead Horse State Park: Victims struck on West Rim Trail on June 24
Grand County Emergency Services responded to a call on June 24 for two individuals who were struck by lightning in Dead Horse Point State Park. Bystanders called 911 before Park Manager Aaron Farmer…
Moab EMTs in medical gowns and masks cause alarm
After a Grand County EMS crew was spotted in full masks and gowns, alarm spread in Moab about possible COVID-19 infections. “Please note that at this time we have no confirmed cases of…
County Council: Woytek added as new councilmember
This week’s Grand County Council meeting was a long one, covering a wide range of agenda items, including a discussion of the 2020 budget and a proposed property tax increase. A new face…