The document discusses improving emergency services in rural areas. It describes how response times are slower in small towns due to volunteer-based services that cover large areas with low populations. When determining coverage areas, officials look at tax revenue and population rather than mileage, which can be large for rural places. Neighboring cities may establish volunteer stations in small towns to help improve response times. Faster emergency response is important for saving lives, especially for out-of-hospital cardiac events. Lack of resources makes it difficult for rural areas to respond quickly.