What's the cost of readiness? We're working to find out.

Support the Butler Eagle’s coverage as journalists report on how emergency medical services are surviving amid shortfalls from Medicare and Medicaid, how career paths and livable wages can be created for those who respond to the calls, and the experiences our family, friends and neighbors find when – in moments of crisis -- they reach out for help.

Starting in January 2026, the Butler Eagle will take an in-depth look at how this community lifeline -- emergency medical services -- is surviving.

For years now, emergency medical service professionals have sounded the alarm, concerned about the decreasing dollars covering critical care and the lack of solutions offered to maintain staffing. It's been called a crisis.

Task forces formed; studies were conducted; training was offered. Is it working? What more can be done?

Now's the time to check-up on the state of emergency medical services in Butler County.

We'll do just that, and we'll share it for all of Butler County -- free in front of the paywall.

Support our newsroom's effort to report on this critical issue.

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Check-up: The state of emergency medical services in Butler County

What's the cost of readiness? We're working to find out.