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‘Something has to give’: FDNY ambulance response times rise for fourth year, union blames staffing crisis

FDNY ambulances are taking longer to reach life-threatening medical emergencies for the fourth consecutive year, according to ...

Union raises concerns over training, equipment in ambulance service transition

Dona Ana County Fire Rescue is one of the departments taking over ambulance services after the 18-year contract with American ...

Oxford County looks to improve ambulance response times as call volumes grow

Ambulance services in Oxford County are struggling to keep up with demand as residents wait up to 20 minutes in some parts.
dailyfreeman.com

Faster ambulance response times in town of Ulster called a life saver

TOWN OF ULSTER, N.Y. — Town officials’ efforts to improve ambulance response times were praised after an incident last month in which an infant girl was saved after nearly drowning. In an email read ...

Portland-area ambulance provider still responding too slowly to emergencies despite improvements

American Medical Response, Multnomah County's ambulance provider, is still missing a key response time goal despite staffing changes.
WTHI News10

Terre Haute Fire Department adds new ambulance crew to help combat rising EMS calls

On Wednesday morning, the Terre Haute Fire Department hosted a press conference to unveil a new ambulance that will soon be ...

NYC response times for ‘life-threatening’ emergencies surge in troubling trend

Response times to life-threatening medical emergencies by ambulances alone increased 29 seconds — a 4% increase — from 10 minutes and 52 seconds to 11 minutes and 21 seconds. The response time was 9 ...

State denies Orland Fire Protection District’s request to bring back ambulance at half capacity

The Illinois Department of Public Health denied the Orland Fire District’s plan to use an ambulance at half capacity.

Rising 911 calls, packed ERs stretching EMS system to the breaking point across Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS FIRST RESPONDERS ARE BEING PUSHED TO THE BRINK, LEADING TO RISING RESPONSE TIMES WHEN EVERY SECOND COUNTS. FIVE ...

As demand increases, Waterloo region's paramedics want to ensure those who call an ambulance get one

Regional councillors will review the new 10-year paramedics master plan on Wednesday, which outlines how to meet rising ...
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Onslow County community paramedics expanding response

Onslow County community paramedics will now respond to all low-level calls that may not require an EMS unit with an ambulance. The lowest level calls typically are flu-like symptoms, sore throats and ...