Emergency response times for life-threatening situations have slowed significantly, averaging over a dozen minutes due to systemic challenges. Fire officials attribute the delays to heavy traffic congestion, a reduced number of available ambulances, and an unusually high volume of calls overwhelming resources. The combination of these factors has raised concerns about the efficiency of emergency medical services during critical incidents. Residents and officials are likely examining how to address these bottlenecks to improve public safety outcomes.
It took 13 minutes on average to respond to life-threatening emergencies. Fire officials cited traffic, fewer ambulances and a high number of calls.
