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New EMS provider VMSC reports response times, plans blood transfusion capability in Chester
Summary
VMSC, Chester's new EMS provider, reported first-10-day operational metrics including average response time of approximately 6 minutes 12 seconds and announced upcoming capabilities — including field blood transfusion capability and expanded helicopter landing coordination.
VMSC, the emergency medical services provider newly serving Chester and parts of Delaware County, presented operational data and service plans at the May 14 Chester City Council meeting.
Chief Shane Wheeler told the council that VMSC responded to 235 EMS calls over the 10-day reporting period and that the organization’s “shot time” (from alert to truck en route) averaged 49 seconds. He reported an average response time of 6 minutes 12 seconds and an average total on-scene-to-clear time of 56 minutes.
Wheeler said the provider…
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