San Diego County Grand Jury
• 2013-2014
• Agency Response
Emergency Response Times Does Your ZIP Code Dictate Your Chance of Survival?
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F01
There is a need to improve response times in some areas of the city. Fact: Travel times vary according to traffic, road conditions and time of day.
No recommendations for this finding
F02
Due to varying traffic and road conditions, Fire and Medical Rescue units should be outfitted with the best equipment to improve routing when possible. Fact: Currently Rural/Metro is required to respond to all 9-1-1 calls, regardless of whether they are a true emergency. 8 /2014 (filed April 29, 2014)
No recommendations for this finding
F03
There could be a better use of ambulances for emergencies if there were better and more efficient means to screen medical emergency calls. Fact: More widespread knowledge and competent use of CPR could help save lives, especially in areas where response times are slower and the need is greatest.
No recommendations for this finding
F04
There are not enough free or affordable training resources in the areas that need CPR training the most. Fact: Thirty-six million dollars have been allocated to improve emergency services in San Diego.
No recommendations for this finding
F05
Application of some of these funds to establish strategically-placed additional fire stations in areas with slow response times would improve the response times.
No recommendations for this finding