As Wisconsin loses hundreds of emergency medical services workers, one private ambulance is paying people to take a class to become certified as an EMT.
Leaders and emergency responders in Jefferson County are concerned by the local impact of a nationwide EMT and ambulance shortage, which could pose a serious crisis for 911 callers.
In an emergency situation, we are taught from a young age to dial 911 for help, but in areas of Jefferson County, there is a chance help will not be on the way.