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West Texas Talk

West Texas EMS Workers

By Marfa Public Radio

Published August 25, 2015 at 2:13 PM CDT

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In urban areas, an ambulance ride is generally around fifteen minutes. In West Texas, the nearest hospital is often hours away. Today on West Texas Talk we explore the lives of West Texas EMS workers and the unique challenges that they face.

-Katherine Rae Mondo