Busy day highlights teamwork behind rural ambulance services

A demanding day for the Cavalier Ambulance Service offered a glimpse into the coordination, personnel and neighboring support required to provide emergency medical care in a rural community.

On Wednesday, Aug. 12, Cavalier Ambulance responded to two 911 calls and completed three patient transfers — one to Grand Forks and two to Fargo. The five calls required four ambulances, 13 emergency medical se…