These folks will commute in just like other affluent areas. 911 response groups typically do 48-72 hour shifts on site. I am not saying I am excited about what is going down but it definitely is not uncommon.
At what point does a service-worker making $8.50 - $12.00 (without benefits) decide it isn't economically feasible to commute 3+ hours per day on blood-soaked highways for a "seasonal" job?