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 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
A $250 million gap divides Gov. Hochul and state legislators over urgently needed upgrades to Upstate University Hospital鈥檚 overcrowded ED
As Regional Medical Center scaled back emergency services, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center saw a 33% spike in trauma cases
Radnor Township officials warned that the closure of Crozer Health and two Delaware County hospitals could create a ripple effect on emergency services, straining local EMS resources
Bluefield is moving forward with plans for a new centralized facility to house its fire, police and emergency medical services, aiming to improve response times across the city
After Exeter Hospital ended its service, the Plaistow Fire Department took over a regional ALS paramedic intercept program, cutting response times and improving emergency care
Six months after a deal to ease fines, AMR still fails to meet emergency response time goals in Multnomah County
With Inland Hospital closing, Waterville鈥檚 fire chief seeks funding to staff a third ambulance
After being fined for slow responses in mid-2024, Decatur-Morgan Hofor two consecutive quarters with over 90% of calls answered within nine minutes
The closure of Northern Light Inland Hospital is straining emergency services in Waterville, raising concerns that the region鈥檚 already-stretched mutual aid system could be pushed to its limit
Troy officials are weighing a $4 to $5 million plan to launch city-run EMS, arguing it could cut response times and reduce long-term costs
Two new EMS stations in Harrington and Frederica, expected to cost around $5 million, aim to improve emergency response times in the region
As Ann Arbor prepares to rebuild Fire Station 4, an ambulance shuffle between stations aims to maintain emergency coverage during the 14-month project
AMR opens new Lodi station to cut response times and meet rising demand in northern San Joaquin County
Lee County EMS responded to over 10,000 calls in 2024, maintaining an impressive average response time of 6.92 minutes, well below the 8.59 goal, ranking among the top FirstHealth-served counties
Morgan County cut ambulance dispatches to Monroe County after non-emergency calls strained local resources, reducing responses by 85% since 2022
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