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