Response Time

• Additional resources needed amid staff shortages, says Winnipeg police chief

  "The demand for service is outstripping the resources we have," Winnipeg Police Chief Danny Smyth said at Friday's police board meeting.

  Crime

  Sep 16, 2022
  
• Winnipeg fire trucks get newer, louder sirens

  Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews are so happy with the sound of a new siren that came with a few new fire trucks that the city is now ordering more.

  May 20, 2020
  
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• Edmonton police struggling to meet response time targets: report

  Response times measure how long it takes for police to dispatch, travel and arrive on scene, with time goals range from seven minutes or less to 180 minutes, depending on the severity of the crime.

  Crime

  Feb 20, 2020
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• Winnipegger turns to confrontation as police response times grow for property crimes

  A Winnipeg man says he decided to take matters into his own hands after once again finding a thief in his West End yard. 

  Crime

  Jul 10, 2019
• Halifax firefighters get longer response times, study expanding service in Fall River

  Halifax firefighting is set to undergo a dramatic shift after council voted 17 to 0 in favour of adopting new standards.

  Politics

  Dec 11, 2018
• Fire chief says response times too slow in Edmonton’s west end

  Edmonton Fire Rescue aims to be on scene seven minutes after receiving a call. For neighbourhoods on the far west end, it takes 10.

  Canada

  May 26, 2017
• Saskatoon officials propose relocating fire hall to help response times

  In order to adapt to our city's growth, fire officials are proactively pursuing a property that should improve response times.

  Canada

  May 25, 2016
• 911 calls sometimes not answered right away

  When we call 911, we expect to get a response quickly. But on Mother's Day, our Cindy Pom had a very different experience.

  May 20, 2015