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EMS reports rising call volume, seeks Medi‑Cal funding for behavioral response
Summary
Deputy Chief Simon Pang told the Fire Commission that San Francisco EMS is on track for roughly 130,000 engagements annually, with market share near 79%; the department is pursuing Medi‑Cal funding (estimated $3 million annually) and refocused its street overdose response to individuals with multiple overdoses.
Deputy Chief Simon Pang told commissioners Thursday that EMS call volume ticked up in October and, if current trends continue, the department is on pace for about 130,000 EMS engagements annually — roughly 10,000 more than last year. He said the department’s market share was 79% for the prior two months (target: 80%).
Pang said October included 126 cardiac arrests (about four per day). Eleven cases achieved return of spontaneous circulation upon hospital arrival, which Pang said reflects coordinated resuscitation efforts across paramedics, firefighters and rescue…
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