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
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
Lexington County saw a $3 million drop in ambulance ride revenue after outsourcing non-urgent EMS calls to a private provider
After a lengthy dispute, Connecticut health officials have tentatively ruled in favor of Aetna Ambulance over Wethersfield鈥檚 longtime nonprofit EMS provider
Since the shutdown of Delaware County鈥檚 only Level 1 trauma center, nearby hospitals have seen emergency visits surge by up to 40%
Grand Blanc Township explores EMS overhaul amid wait time concerns and contract issues
The fire department plans to use nurses to handle non-emergency calls, freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses
Officials broke ground on a $16M EMS station in South Boston, one of the city鈥檚 fastest-growing neighborhoods
Broward County commissioners have backed a proposal allowing non-critical ambulance patients to request transport to a preferred hospital within 10 miles
The Baltimore Fire Department will use AI and geofencing to manage 911 calls during Artscape, easing pressure on citywide dispatch
Despite profits from a partnership with Falck, city leaders plan a gradual shift to city-run EMS, starting with basic life support while evaluating a full takeover
A report warns Berks County EMS faces underfunding, staffing shortages, and aging equipment, threatening response times and straining mutual aid
Researchers are developing AI systems that analyze social media posts during emergencies to help responders act faster
Cumberland Goodwill EMS launched a12-member bicycle team to provide rapid, low-impact response at local events, supporting the borough鈥檚 active cycling community
With Crozer Health facilities closed, Delaware County declared a state of emergency as hospital access dropped from 95% to 87% of residents living within five miles of care
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