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Rural EMS Under Pressure: Longer Calls, Higher Acuity

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EMS World
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Date
Feb 6, 2026
Summary
A recent study found that rural EMS call times were at least 20 minutes longer than the national average, and nearly 40% of these calls were for patients with complex injuries, compared with a national average of 26.4%. Rural EMS providers also face challenges in pediatric and mental health care.
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Access · Children and youth · Emergency medical services · Injuries · Mental health · Florida