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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Overview of factors contributing to increased response times
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Chief Fields introduces the various factors that are contributing to the increase in EMS response times. He emphasizes that the fire department is taking a comprehensive approach to address these challenges.
- Multiple factors are identified as contributing to longer response times
- The fire department is actively working on mitigating these challenges
- Commissioner Tucker has made improving response times a priority
Michael Fields
0:18:12
There are a few different factors contributing to this increase.
0:18:16
I briefly go do these factors and then tell you about actions that the department is taking to mitigate these challenges and improve our response arms.
0:18:25
In short, the fire department has taken an aggressive, comprehensive approach looking for ways to improve every aspect of the 911 process.
0:18:34
Commissioner Tucker has made this a priority of his administration.
0:18:38
And I am happy to share a number of those initiatives with you today.