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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’re 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’s longtime nonprofit EMS provider
Since the shutdown of Delaware County’s 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
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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’s 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’s 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’s 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’s fire chief seeks funding to staff a third ambulance
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
After being fined for slow responses in mid-2024, Decatur-Morgan Hofor two consecutive quarters with over 90% of calls answered within nine minutes
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