Dinosaur Kingdom, Roadside Weeds And The Bus On The Rock, Inside Appalachia

This week, Inside Appalachia, dinos fight Civil War soldiers at a theme park throwback — Dinosaur Kingdom II in Natural Bridge, Virginia. Also, one person’s roadside weed is another’s “golden” treasure. So says a North Carolina fiber artist. And, the backstory of a bus that sits at the confluence of the New and Gauley rivers — and the man who put it there.

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Government Randy Yohe, Nov. 06, 2023

State EMS Director Tackling Recruitment, First Responder Mental Health Challenges

The dire shortage of EMTs and paramedics across West Virginia is now trending in a positive direction, but there is still much to be done to remedy what many call a first responder mental health crisis.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Nov. 06, 2023

Issues With Weedkiller Round Up And W.Va.’s EMT Shortage Is Improving, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the dire shortage of EMT’s and paramedics across West Virginia is now trending in a positive direction. Randy Yohe spoke with Jody Ratliff, director of the State Office of Emergency Medical Services, on meeting the challenges facing those who come to our aid.

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Government Randy Yohe, Sep. 12, 2023

Report On First Responders Mental Health Issues Sparks Crisis Reaction

Firefighters are more likely to take their own life than to die in the line of duty. First responder PTSD rates are triple the general population.

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Education Randy Yohe, May. 18, 2023

Monongalia County Tech Center EMT Students Win State Championship, Head To Nationals

In West Virginia’s first SkillsUSA Emergency Medical Technician competition, Gabriella Chico and Olivia Tennant from Monongalia County’s Technical Education Center (MTEC) bested all competitors and were named state champions.

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Government Randy Yohe, Apr. 20, 2023

State EMS, Fire Department Leaders Address Job Vacancy, Mental Health Crisis

State fire and EMS leaders face challenges with job recruiting and retention, keeping stations open and maintaining mental health in the wake of experiencing overwhelming tragedy. They are asking for help from the West Virginia Legislature.

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Government Randy Yohe, Jan. 26, 2023

EMS Coalition Brings Concerns To W.Va. Legislature

A state coalition of Emergency Medical Service workers brought their causes and concerns to the West Virginia Legislature on Thursday. Recruitment and maintaining mental health loom as two challenges that need to be met.

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