Homer just got access to a new resource in its community - an ambulance truck.
Homer Fire Chief Don Happ said leaders were working on getting access to one for about 15 years. He said he had to provide a call log list to show proof of the high need for his village.
"On Aug. 1, OSF decided they wanted to have an ambulance out here," said Happ. He said prior to this additional resource, authorities would have to wait about 20 minutes to get assistance overall.
"The two or three weeks we've been here, we've been able to cut that down to 10 minutes, which is very important for the people who live in this area," he said.
Now, responders can serve other communities in the area as well.