The Realities of Emergency Services in Rural Appalachia | Jonathan Cresong | 72
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In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Jonathan Cresong—an EMT-Paramedic, firefighter, and master diver with Upper Laurel Fire Rescue—joins J.D. to talk about the harsh, heroic, and often overlooked realities of working in emergency services across rural Appalachia.
Jonathan opens up about the unique challenges of saving lives in places where help is far away, roads are rough, and resources are stretched thin. From house fires and medical trauma to underwater recovery operations, this episode dives into what it really takes to serve a community that…
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