Response Times
Resources to dispel three myths about hot response to improve clinician, patient and community safety
The Decatur (Illinois) Fire Department鈥檚 new permanent lift assist fee for calls to skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes is resonating with responders around the country
This episode reveals data-driven insights into tiered response models, community funding wins, and the growing role of local stories in national EMS advocacy
The Long Creek Fire Protection District鈥檚 trustees voted to terminate the ambulance service over legal and funding concerns and its impact on Abbott EMS
Multnomah County reports better coverage but rising complaints, fewer stroke alerts, slow trauma departures and medics citing rushed training and burnout
With just 69% of life-threatening calls met in 9 minutes, Dutchess and Ulster leaders seek federal funding to bolster EMS staffing, equipment and coordination
The union accused Galveston EMS of prioritizing computer training over rapid hospital transport following a swift water rescue
The agreement requires AMR to hit 9-minute arrival targets on 90% of calls and share staffing data with Syracuse officials
Attorneys for 31-year-old Dontae Melton Jr. say officers restrained the man and waited nearly an hour for an ambulance that never came
Thompson Valley EMS warns of longer runs to the city鈥檚 only remaining emergency room at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies
Cheatham County EMS and the Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Department have partnered with the county to fund, staff and host a daytime unit, with plans to expand to 24/7 coverage
Assets and crews from Crittenden EMS move to Pafford EMS as Osceola鈥檚 mayor says a single provider will streamline coordination
Anderson will deploy a fourth ambulance to cut response times and ease workloads amid 13,000 runs in 2024
Funded by $1.9M in city support, plus foundation seed money and community donations, the Danville Life Saving Crew鈥檚 new station aims to drop average responses from 10 to 8 minutes
Empress crews reached the scene in 3 minutes 11 seconds, slashing previous nine-minute waits
Residents in formerly redlined neighborhoods face slower response times, highlighting ongoing disparities tied to historic housing discrimination
Since the shutdown of Crozer-Chester and Taylor hospitals, ambulance response times in Delaware County have risen to an average of 12 minutes
With 30,000 Central New Yorkers expected to lose insurance under new federal Medicaid work requirements, Syracuse hospitals and EMS providers brace for increased ER demand
The relocation, funded by $1.3M in ARPA funds, brings faster access and more space for Oologah-Talala crews and vehicles
With EMS response times rising after Andover鈥檚 ED closure, Ashtabula County officials are exploring rural healthcare hubs and mobile emergency solutions to close the gap
Ill. firefighters, board president clash over ALS, response times after removal of busiest ambulance
Orland Park firefighters say response times have suffered since the district鈥檚 busiest ambulance was taken out of service, while the board president insists service levels remain strong
After Crozer鈥檚 closure, VMSC EMS is partnering with townships on ambulance contracts as Delaware County battles longer transport times, ED strain and rising mental health needs
The Town of Ulster conditionally approved the creation of a townwide ambulance district and draft budget, citing improved response times under its Empress EMS contract
Since shifting to a hybrid EMS model in 2023, San Diego has seen faster ambulance responses and increased revenue, but paramedics say they鈥檙e overwhelmed by staffing shortages
Connecticut ED doctors warn that growing patient boarding delays are straining hospital care, prompting new state efforts to speed up transfers and ease overcrowding
Chief Robert Perko says delayed 911 calls and lack of oversight among volunteer responders have led to communication breakdowns and risk to patient care
Six weeks after the closure of Crozer Health hospitals, Radnor officials report stable call volumes, response times and offloading durations
San Bernardino County fire officials tested a lightweight, battery-powered aircraft that could speed up emergency response in remote areas at a lower cost than helicopters
Cyberattacks at two Lewiston hospitals forced EMS diversions and manual recordkeeping, disrupting surgeries, prescriptions and lab services
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