Rural ambulance services struggle to meet demand

Ambulance services in rural Oklahoma are finding it more difficult to operate because of increased supply costs, lack of paramedics and low reimbursement rates from Medicare, a Lawton ambulance service director said.

Lawmakers eye Next Gen 911 system to reach rural callers

OKLAHOMA CITY — Gaps in cell phone service throughout much of rural Oklahoma is causing problems for public safety and ambulance providers responding to 911 calls, a state lawmaker said. State Rep.