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Richmond Heights reports big rise in EMS calls, outlines winter response

Richmond Heights City Council · January 28, 2026
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City officials told the council that EMS now accounts for roughly 73% of call volume and that the city had about 2,237 EMS calls in 2025 — a roughly 68% increase since 2017 — and described operational steps taken during a recent winter storm.

Unidentified Speaker 1, speaking for city operations, told the Richmond Heights City Council the city had a significant winter response after heavy snowfall, sustained winds and dangerously low temperatures and thanked service departments for keeping roads and public properties clear. "There were no responses to vehicle say" and staff coordinated through the warning center, the speaker said.

The official said…

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