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Rural Firefighters to Farmers: Help Us Help You

Source
Ambrook Research
Date
Feb 29, 2024
Summary
Discusses the shortage of volunteer firefighters in rural areas, noting response times for emergencies can be very long. Discusses challenges with providing emergency services on farms due to the specialized equipment and unreliable cell service. Highlights safety measures on farms that can reduce the number of emergencies.
Tagged as
Agricultural health and safety · Community engagement and volunteerism · Emergency preparedness and response · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention