Make sure that EMS can find you. Turn on the porch light or have someone meet the them if the location is difficult. Like other situations that do not threaten life or limb, call a friend to drive you to an emergency room or local clinic, or drive yourself if you can. Sometimes we can't say for sure. Common sense and a clear head can guide us to know when most situations are not a danger to life or limb.
Accidents can and do happen in spite of our greatest precautions.
When they occur in our area, especially away from town, help can be a long distance away. Emergency resources in our area are always available, but limited. The Nederland Fire Protection District was formed from the former Nederland Volunteer Fire Department in 1989. Appointed Phillys Wright to the Board to fulfill the remaining term of Steve Watkins who moved out of District. Approved preliminary steps leading to the construction of a new main station for the District.