Again, training and supplies are not the main obsticles.

Ability to pay for "in house" 24/7 responders is the issue. "Private" funds to fund this effort will be very difficult at best. An "optional" fee will also likely fail long term. Unfortunately I think that some form of mandantory contribution source is the only realistic long term funding answer.

I am involved on a very limited basis with SACNW which is a VERY worthy and successful effort to reduce crime and aid with medical emergencies in that area. The cost of this effort is going to be an on going long term problem. Initially everyone gives what they can but over time everyone's "donations" fade.

I don't see any other viable options outside of mandantory contributions to the E.R. effort. Who, when, how, how much and management are the initial answers we need to get this ball rolling.

Sounds like we have plenty of qualified volunteers willing to pitch in for training and supplies. Long term stable finance is the monkey on the back to be dealt with first.

I will help anyway I am able.

Last edited by Belize-N-Us; 04/20/09 11:40 AM.
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