Introduction

Welcome to the page on EMS calls in New York City by the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). Emergency medical services (EMS) play a vital role in maintaining the health and wellbeing of communities. On this page, analyses on EMS calls in New York City from 2020 to the present are presented, based on data reported by FDNY via the NYC Open Data platform and updated annually. These analyses were conducted by Isaac H. Michaels, MPH.

Key Features

Two of the key features of this page are graphs displaying the daily volume of EMS calls, both citywide and by borough. This allows for the visualization of trends in EMS calls and comparison of call volumes across different parts of the city. By analyzing the volume and distribution of EMS calls, public health practitioners and policymakers can identify areas that may require additional resources or targeted interventions.

Daily EMS call travel times by borough are also presented. This information can be used to evaluate the efficiency of the EMS system and identify potential bottlenecks or areas that may require additional resources. By understanding response times for EMS calls in different parts of the city, public health practitioners can work to ensure that all communities have access to timely and effective emergency medical care.

Cumulative Incidence and Volume

Cumulative incidence rates and total volumes of EMS calls by weekday, hour, and borough are provided. This allows for the analysis of when and where EMS calls are most likely to occur. This information can be utilized to allocate resources and personnel more efficiently, and to identify potential risk factors or trends contributing to higher rates of EMS calls in certain areas or at specific times.

A cumulative frequency of final call types is also included. This displays the most common types of EMS calls made in the city. By understanding the types of emergencies frequently encountered by EMS providers, public health practitioners can better prepare for and respond to these events.

For each of the most common call types, heat maps of cumulative incidence rates and total volume of EMS calls by weekday, hour, and borough are provided. These heat maps allow for the visualization of spatial and temporal patterns in these specific types of calls, which can be useful for identifying areas of particular need.

Trend Analysis

Trend graphs of daily incident volume by borough for each of the most common call types are also included. This allows for the analysis of how the volume of these types of calls varies by borough over time. By understanding the trends in EMS calls over time, public health practitioners can identify emerging issues and plan for potential future needs.

Cumulative frequencies of borough, final severity level, and disposition for each of the most common call types are also presented. This allows for the analysis of how these variables vary across different types of calls and can provide a better understanding of the context in which EMS calls are made. This information can be used to tailor interventions and resources to the specific needs of different communities and types of emergencies.

Conclusion

Overall, this page offers a wealth of information on EMS calls in New York City that can be utilized by public health practitioners and policymakers to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency medical services. By understanding the patterns and trends in EMS calls, we can work to ensure that all communities have access to the care they need when it is needed most.

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Daily EMS Call Volume

Graph Prepared By: Isaac H. Michaels, MPH
Data Source: NYC Open Data

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Daily EMS Call Travel Times

Graph Prepared By: Isaac H. Michaels, MPH
Data Source: NYC Open Data

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Call Times

Final Call Types

Graph Prepared By: Isaac H. Michaels, MPH
Data Source: NYC Open Data

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