Response Times
Clark County’s new EMS-led program equips farmers with tourniquets and training to survive catastrophic injuries long before ambulances can reach them
Resources to dispel three myths about hot response to improve clinician, patient and community safety
The Decatur (Illinois) Fire Department’s new permanent lift assist fee for calls to skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes is resonating with responders around the country
Officers made two calls for EMS before transporting the 22-year-old themselves during a medical emergency
Community Ambulance breaks ground on a larger dispatch and operations center in Henderson designed to expand EMS capacity, training and fleet maintenance
Shenango Township’s ambulance will join McGonigle Ambulance Service and Elite EMS after school officials raised concerns about response delays during recent medical emergencies
Boston MedFlight says its new Manchester base is already handling frequent missions and will help reach patients faster while expanding access to critical care
A newly completed $2.6 million hangar at Walla Walla Regional Airport is helping Life Flight crews respond up to 15 minutes faster
Richmond University Medical Center will take two ambulances out of service in July, raising concerns about response times as EMS cuts continue citywide
Integrating MedicWest ambulance units into the system is helping North Las Vegas fire officials close coverage gaps and significantly improve emergency response times
A new inspector general report found the agency missed national response-time standards in 71% of cases, with low pay and chronic vacancies forcing the city to rely heavily on private ambulance providers
EMS crews could see longer transports and fewer local resources as rural hospitals weigh service reductions under a new federal funding program
The proposal would require local governments to ensure ambulance coverage and offer incentives for those that consolidate services with other entities
Emergency crews from Hickory and surrounding communities took part in a simulated plane crash at Hickory Regional Airport, training on triage, coordination and response times in a mass-casualty scenario
Donated by Google and YouTube, the new fleet will help LAFD and Arcadia firefighters reach injured or stranded people faster in rough terrain, traffic and crowds
Stone County Ambulance District will improve response times with a donated building, saving taxpayers thousands
A new city audit says a 2019 triage protocol helped slow firefighter turnout, contributing to missed emergency response goals across San Diego for three years in a row
With response times exceeding 9 – 25 minutes in some rural areas, lawmakers are backing a bill to create a public EMS dashboard to improve transparency and guide resource allocation
Staten Island’s response times have declined over the past decade as rising call volume and staffing shortages slow advanced and basic life support responses
Rural providers say outdated reimbursement rates and workforce losses are forcing critical delays in emergency response
A growing number of EMS calls routed to a contractor-run nurse line are not subject to response-time standards, prompting concern from officials and labor leaders
The new Quick Response Unit designation allows Ferndale firefighters to respond to medical calls and reduce long ambulance wait times in their rural community
Hospitals on Staten Island are reducing overnight ambulance coverage as staffing shortages, pay disparities and recruitment challenges continue
Experts say differences in nurse line oversight, response-time standards and dispatch protocols across U.S. cities could affect how quickly patients receive care
Grapevine officials say shifting fire department resources toward EMS is needed to match call volume, but critics warn the plan could affect response coverage
In Sterling Heights, new weekday EMT units and a color-coded dispatch system are easing paramedic burnout and targeting rising EMS calls
A new ambulance gives Lebanon two ambulances for the first time, boosting capacity for concurrent calls and reducing the need for outside aid
Bedford County officials unanimously backed a community risk assessment that recommends adding a peak-hour ambulance, new staff positions and future career engine companies
Richmond University Medical Center will take one of six ambulances offline from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m., raising concerns about overnight EMS coverage and response times on Staten Island
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