EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 32 MIN
Matt McBride Joins Ben Rogers To Speak On The Progress Of EMS In White Co.
from Local Matters · host George Halford, Jeremy Wendt, Tiffany Anton, Jen Mabry & Emily Lee, Ben Rodgers
Ben Rogers sits down with White County EMA Director Matt McBride to discuss the challenges and progress of emergency services in White County. A lifelong resident, McBride shares how the county balances its funding to maintain critical equipment and operations, despite ongoing challenges with volunteer recruitment. They break down how White County is organized across its fire departments, the role of strong community partnerships, and how the EMA program has grown over the years. McBride also highlights the county’s fully equipped rescue squad, fire engines, and the creative ways they raise awareness and funding to support local emergency services. This episode offers a firsthand look at the heart, strategy, and community behind emergency response in rural Tennessee. News Talk 94.1
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Ben Rogers sits down with White County EMA Director Matt McBride to discuss the challenges and progress of emergency services in White County. A lifelong resident, McBride shares how the county balances its funding to maintain critical equipment and operations, despite ongoing challenges with volunteer recruitment. They break down how White County is organized across its fire departments, the role of strong community partnerships, and how the EMA program has grown over the years. McBride also highlights the county’s fully equipped rescue squad, fire engines, and the creative ways they raise awareness and funding to support local emergency services. This episode offers a firsthand look at the heart, strategy, and community behind emergency response in rural Tennessee.
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