SARATOGA SPRINGS — Faced with escalating costs and shrinking revenues, rescue squads throughout Saratoga County are finding it increasingly difficult to serve their rapidly growing population base.

Jamie Mott will graduate from Newton Fire/EMS’ rookie academy Friday. She is the first woman to graduate from the academy.

Events to mark EMS Week serve to highlight efforts of emergency responders in Rock County. When danger calls, local paramedics and firefighters quickly respond and frequently have to work together to help patients in dire need. Janeville's Deputy Fire Chief Gerry Luiting said that emergency responders remain focused on their patients. "We're here to serve the public, to help them in their time ...