When you call 911, you expect a quick response. In Dekalb County, a study found that EMS response times could be more than 20 minutes. The recommended standard nationally for basic life support is ...

JEFFERSON CITY — Cole County Emergency Medical Services responded to a record 13,626 calls in 2024, marking a significant increase from the 12,315 calls the previous year. The surge in demand has put ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach EMS used to respond to the vast majority of its calls — Priority 1 and Priority 2 ...

Almost 40% of emergency medical services calls in rural areas were for patients facing medically complex injuries compared with 26.4% nationally. Rural patients were four times more likely to end up ...

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Midland Fire Department (MFD) responded to a record-breaking number of calls in 2025, ...

Megan Funk shares ways that EMS can access social workers to reduce the strain on responders in regard to mental health calls ...