NYC ambulance response times jump 41% as emergency calls increase

Name: NYC ambulance response times jump 41% as emergency calls increase
Uploaded: 2026-10-18T18:52:54-04:00
Description: A new report from the NYC Comptroller's office reveals that average EMS response times for life-threatening emergencies have jumped over 41% amid rising call volumes. Union leaders and officials attribute the crisis to severe staffing shortages, traffic and low compensation for EMTs.

A new report from the NYC Comptroller's office reveals that average EMS response times for life-threatening emergencies have jumped over 41% amid rising call volumes. Union leaders and officials attribute the crisis to severe staffing shortages, traffic and low compensation for EMTs.

Posted October 18, 2026 6:52pm EDT