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EMS call volume up 4% year-to-date; Narcan administrations decline, county says
Summary
New Castle County EMS reported a 4% year-to-date increase in call volume, a drop in Narcan administrations compared with 2025, ongoing whole-blood use, and multiple upcoming training academies and events; staffing changes include a scheduled retirement.
The Fire and Ambulance Advisory Board heard that EMS call volume is about 4% higher year-to-date compared with the same period in 2025, according to a report read by Vice Chairman Eric Haley on behalf of Captain Dave Aber.
Between May 6 and May 19, EMS responded to 2,284 advanced life support incidents and completed 794 patient transports. Narcan administrations fell to 28 during the reporting period from 42 in the same 2025 period; year-to-date Narcan administrations are 315 this year versus 544 last year. The report also recorded three Narcan leave-behind kits were distributed and four citizens received training in the reporting period.
Clinically, whole blood has been administered 70 times so far in 2026, with an average patient age of about 50 years. EMS leadership recognized National EMS Week and thanked partner agencies for their support.
Training and staffing updates include a 7th academy with 15 recruits expected to graduate by July 18, 2026, and an 8th academy beginning June 8, 2026, at DelTech with 12 recruits. Two pre-certified paramedics are in field training. Paramedic Rob Taylor is scheduled to retire June 26 after 26 years of service; a walkout will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Glasgow medic station.
