Why Connecticut EMS is at the breaking point

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EMS statewide is strained almost to the breaking point. This is one of several recent articles describing the issue. The clickable data is informative. Did you know that ambulances are not considered an essential service in CT? Connecticut is near the bottom of the country in investing in EMS. The smaller the town you live in, the less likely you are to get an ambulance quickly.

CT EMS calls are rising, but Lamont wants to delay additional funds

About 2.6 million emergency responses were made in CT from 2020-2022. But some EMS providers’ staff numbers have dropped.

ctmirror.org