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Daniel Coleman Joins Ben Rodgers To Discuss The Impact Of Fentress Co. Emergency Medical Systems

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Ben Rodgers sits down with Fentress County EMS Director Daniel Coleman, along with colleagues Tyler Arms (Finance Director), James Bilbrey (EMA Director), and Mickey Brown (911 Director), for an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of emergency services in rural Tennessee. The group shares their personal journeys into emergency management and the collaborative efforts that keep Fentress County prepared. They discuss the importance of state 911 funding, financial contributions from the county and the City of Jamestown, and the vital role the new stand-alone ER has played in reducing transportation demands. The conversation also touches on emerging AI technologies and how they’re beginning to shape the future of emergency response. Together, they highlight why strong, well-supported emergency services are essential for rural communities across the Upper Cumberland.

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