/response-times Response Times en-US Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:40:00 GMT /safe-transport-point-b/articles/culture-shift-reducing-lights-and-siren-vehicle-operation-XDonsygscixIghQT/ Resources to dispel three myths about hot response to improve clinician, patient and community safety Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:40:00 GMT /safe-transport-point-b/articles/culture-shift-reducing-lights-and-siren-vehicle-operation-XDonsygscixIghQT/ /ems-management/a-500-fee-and-a-60-drop-how-one-department-tackled-its-lift-assist-crisis 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 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:31:18 GMT /ems-management/a-500-fee-and-a-60-drop-how-one-department-tackled-its-lift-assist-crisis /ems-advocacy/ambulance-thefts-bed-delays-response-times-tackling-tough-ems-issues This episode reveals data-driven insights into tiered response models, community funding wins, and the growing role of local stories in national EMS advocacy Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:33:19 GMT /ems-advocacy/ambulance-thefts-bed-delays-response-times-tackling-tough-ems-issues /ems-management/n-y-officials-approve-ambulance-district-eye-improved-response-times 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 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT /ems-management/n-y-officials-approve-ambulance-district-eye-improved-response-times /response-times/san-diego-sees-response-times-improve-under-new-model-but-medics-report-burnout San Diego’s new EMS partnership has boosted ambulance response times and revenue since October 2023, but paramedics report burnout and unstaffed shifts, prompting calls for more resources Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:10:00 GMT /response-times/san-diego-sees-response-times-improve-under-new-model-but-medics-report-burnout /ambulances-held-hostage/its-getting-worse-conn-ed-backups-threaten-patient-care Connecticut ED doctors warn that growing patient boarding delays are straining hospital care, prompting new state efforts to speed up transfers and ease overcrowding Sun, 29 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMT /ambulances-held-hostage/its-getting-worse-conn-ed-backups-threaten-patient-care /fire-ems/ohio-fire-chief-urges-city-to-regulate-non-911-ems-providers-after-care-delays Chief Robert Perko says delayed 911 calls and lack of oversight among volunteer responders have led to communication breakdowns and risk to patient care Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:43:27 GMT /fire-ems/ohio-fire-chief-urges-city-to-regulate-non-911-ems-providers-after-care-delays /ems-management/pa-township-ems-holding-steady-amid-regional-hospital-closures-and-declared-emergency Following the closure of Crozer Health and an EMS emergency declaration, Radnor Township reports steady call volumes, response times and patient offloading metrics, with no major impact on local ambulance services Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:33:55 GMT /ems-management/pa-township-ems-holding-steady-amid-regional-hospital-closures-and-declared-emergency /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/jetson-ems-calif-fd-looks-at-new-ultralight-aircraft-for-ems-response 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 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:25:26 GMT /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/jetson-ems-calif-fd-looks-at-new-ultralight-aircraft-for-ems-response /cybersecurity/cyberattacks-disrupt-maine-hospitals-forces-ambulance-diversions Cyberattacks at two Lewiston hospitals forced EMS diversions and manual recordkeeping, disrupting surgeries, prescriptions and lab services Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT /cybersecurity/cyberattacks-disrupt-maine-hospitals-forces-ambulance-diversions /billing-and-administration/s-c-county-sees-3m-drop-in-third-party-ambulance-revenue Lexington County saw a $3 million drop in ambulance ride revenue after outsourcing non-urgent EMS calls to a private provider, but officials say improved response times justify the change and expect collections to rebound over time Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:01:50 GMT /billing-and-administration/s-c-county-sees-3m-drop-in-third-party-ambulance-revenue /ems-management/conn-towns-ambulance-battle-nears-resolution-as-state-backs-ambulance-service-over-local-ems-provider After a lengthy dispute, Connecticut health officials have tentatively ruled in favor of Aetna Ambulance over Wethersfield’s longtime nonprofit EMS provider, saying Aetna could match or improve emergency care, though an appeal is expected Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:52:22 GMT /ems-management/conn-towns-ambulance-battle-nears-resolution-as-state-backs-ambulance-service-over-local-ems-provider /hospital/pa-hospital-closure-strains-nearby-hospitals-overwhelms-county-ems Since the shutdown of Delaware County’s only Level 1 trauma center, nearby hospitals have seen emergency visits surge by up to 40%, while towns scramble to replace EMS services once covered by Crozer-Chester and its sister facilities Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /hospital/pa-hospital-closure-strains-nearby-hospitals-overwhelms-county-ems /ems-management/mich-officials-residents-voice-opposition-to-exclusive-ambulance-contracts Grand Blanc Township explores EMS overhaul amid wait time concerns and contract issues Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:19:44 GMT /ems-management/mich-officials-residents-voice-opposition-to-exclusive-ambulance-contracts /safe-transport-point-b/articles/culture-shift-reducing-lights-and-siren-vehicle-operation-XDonsygscixIghQT/ Resources to dispel three myths about hot response to improve clinician, patient and community safety Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:40:00 GMT /safe-transport-point-b/articles/culture-shift-reducing-lights-and-siren-vehicle-operation-XDonsygscixIghQT/ /response-times/detroit-fd-launches-nurse-navigation-program-to-reduce-ems-response-times The fire department plans to use nurses to handle non-emergency calls, freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses Thu, 29 May 2025 13:10:08 GMT /response-times/detroit-fd-launches-nurse-navigation-program-to-reduce-ems-response-times /ems-management/a-long-time-coming-boston-aims-to-reduce-response-times-with-new-ems-station Boston officials broke ground on a $16M two-bay ambulance station on the South Boston waterfront to speed EMS response times as calls there have doubled. Wed, 28 May 2025 13:05:36 GMT /ems-management/a-long-time-coming-boston-aims-to-reduce-response-times-with-new-ems-station /patient-transportation/fla-officials-consider-allowing-ems-patients-to-choose-their-hospital Broward County commissioners have backed a proposal allowing non-critical ambulance patients to request transport to a preferred hospital within 10 miles Fri, 23 May 2025 13:46:16 GMT /patient-transportation/fla-officials-consider-allowing-ems-patients-to-choose-their-hospital /artificial-intelligence/baltimore-fd-to-use-ai-for-emergency-response-during-weekend-festival The Baltimore Fire Department will use AI and geofencing to manage 911 calls during Artscape, easing pressure on citywide dispatch Wed, 21 May 2025 14:01:28 GMT /artificial-intelligence/baltimore-fd-to-use-ai-for-emergency-response-during-weekend-festival /ems-management/san-diego-officials-consider-in-house-ems-despite-private-service-success 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 Tue, 20 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /ems-management/san-diego-officials-consider-in-house-ems-despite-private-service-success /ems-management/study-finds-pa-county-ems-at-breaking-point-amid-funding-staffing-crisis Study warns Berks County, Pa., EMS faces underfunding, staffing gaps and aging rigs, risking 911 response delays and closure of two ambulance services. Mon, 19 May 2025 14:07:32 GMT /ems-management/study-finds-pa-county-ems-at-breaking-point-amid-funding-staffing-crisis /artificial-intelligence/researchers-aim-to-use-ai-to-guide-disaster-response-through-social-media-scanning Researchers are developing AI systems that analyze social media posts during emergencies to help responders act faster Thu, 15 May 2025 13:34:03 GMT /artificial-intelligence/researchers-aim-to-use-ai-to-guide-disaster-response-through-social-media-scanning /ems-management/pa-ems-department-creates-bike-team-in-active-bicycle-community Cumberland Goodwill EMS, Carlisle, rolls out 12-member bike medic team with BLS gear, Narcan and AED to reach patients faster at parades and festivals Wed, 14 May 2025 14:39:26 GMT /ems-management/pa-ems-department-creates-bike-team-in-active-bicycle-community /response-times/ambulance-wait-times-double-as-pa-officials-deal-with-fallout-from-hospital-closure 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 Tue, 13 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT /response-times/ambulance-wait-times-double-as-pa-officials-deal-with-fallout-from-hospital-closure /hospital/n-y-governor-lawmakers-clash-over-ed-funding A $250 million gap divides Gov. Hochul and state legislators over urgently needed upgrades to Upstate University Hospital’s overcrowded ED Sun, 04 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT /hospital/n-y-governor-lawmakers-clash-over-ed-funding /hospital/trauma-cases-surge-at-calif-medical-center-after-regional-downgrade As Regional Medical Center scaled back emergency services, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center saw a 33% spike in trauma cases Sat, 03 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT /hospital/trauma-cases-surge-at-calif-medical-center-after-regional-downgrade /hospital/pa-township-officials-declare-emergency-over-hospital-shutdown 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 Fri, 02 May 2025 10:15:00 GMT /hospital/pa-township-officials-declare-emergency-over-hospital-shutdown /legislation-funding/w-va-officials-seek-funding-to-place-ems-fire-and-police-in-one-station 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 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:56:40 GMT /legislation-funding/w-va-officials-seek-funding-to-place-ems-fire-and-police-in-one-station /advanced-life-support/n-h-fds-paramedic-intercept-program-improves-response-times-patient-care 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 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:14:15 GMT /advanced-life-support/n-h-fds-paramedic-intercept-program-improves-response-times-patient-care /ambulance-service/ill-ambulance-service-threatens-to-pull-out-of-city-over-proposed-fine-ordinance-second-service "We will move out of Jacksonville," LifeStar Ambulance Service President Roger D. Campbell said during a Municipal Ambulance Commission meeting Mon, 06 May 2024 18:04:23 GMT /ambulance-service/ill-ambulance-service-threatens-to-pull-out-of-city-over-proposed-fine-ordinance-second-service /legislation-funding/maine-fire-chiefs-call-for-funding-for-more-medics-additional-ambulance With Inland Hospital closing, Waterville's fire chief seeks funding to staff a third ambulance Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:54:35 GMT /legislation-funding/maine-fire-chiefs-call-for-funding-for-more-medics-additional-ambulance /ems-management/study-finds-pa-county-ems-at-breaking-point-amid-funding-staffing-crisis Study warns Berks County, Pa., EMS faces underfunding, staffing gaps and aging rigs, risking 911 response delays and closure of two ambulance services. Mon, 19 May 2025 14:07:32 GMT /ems-management/study-finds-pa-county-ems-at-breaking-point-amid-funding-staffing-crisis /ems-management/a-long-time-coming-boston-aims-to-reduce-response-times-with-new-ems-station Boston officials broke ground on a $16M two-bay ambulance station on the South Boston waterfront to speed EMS response times as calls there have doubled. Wed, 28 May 2025 13:05:36 GMT /ems-management/a-long-time-coming-boston-aims-to-reduce-response-times-with-new-ems-station /ems-management/mich-officials-residents-voice-opposition-to-exclusive-ambulance-contracts Grand Blanc Township explores EMS overhaul amid wait time concerns and contract issues Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:19:44 GMT /ems-management/mich-officials-residents-voice-opposition-to-exclusive-ambulance-contracts