What are the statistics and why are these records kept?

When a fire truck or ambulance is dispatched to an emergency, a report is written then the information entered into the computer when the units return to the station. The ambulance reports (EMS) and fire reports are kept separate because there are two different State of Ohio agencies that track the data. The Ohio Department of Public Safety requires that all EMS agencies export their data, via computer, on a monthly basis. All fire reports are forwarded, via computer, to the State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire department uses the information to make key decisions regarding budget allocation, personnel training, and equipment needs.

In 2008, how many times was the ambulance dispatched to help a sick or injured person?

The ambulance was dispatched 3,933 times in 2008.

 In 2008, how many times were the fire trucks dispatched for fire or rescue emergencies?

The fire equipment was dispatched 1,078 times in 2008.

On average, what was the busiest day of the week last year?

The busiest day of the week for EMS and fire was Wednesday.

What time of day did the majority of EMS dispatches occur?

The ambulance was dispatched most often at around one o'clock in the afternoon.

How many minutes does it take for both EMS and fire equipment to arrive on scene?

Fives minutes is the average response time for both EMS and fire equipment. 

	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008
EMS Dispatches	3,759	3,667	3,784	3,776	3,933
Fire Dispatches	967	856	895	947	1078
TOTAL RUNS	4,726	4,523	4,679	4,723	5,011