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call that is not emergency in nature. Abuse of the rescue squads further adds to burnout experienced by volunteers, leading to a decline in the number of persons available to respond to calls.

Provisions of emergency medical services has been, and must continue to be, a top community concern. In addition to giving regular tax-deductible contributions during yearly fund drives, additional assistance as outlined previously is needed. Persons interested in assisting local EMS agencies should contact the Rappahannock-Rapidan EMS Council office in Culpeper at (703)825-6849.

Leilani Stanley is the executive director of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Emergency Medical Services Council.

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