Woodbridge EMS Reports 99% Ambulance Response Compliance, Approves Six-Month Performance Review

WOODBRIDGE, CT — Woodbridge emergency medical services reported compliance rates of 99 percent for priority ambulance responses in September and 100 percent for priority paramedic intercept responses, according to performance data reviewed by the EMS Commission during its Nov. 2 meeting.

The commission unanimously accepted six months of performance reports covering April through September 2026 and heard updates from police officials on department operations and dispatch services.

EMS Response Performance Reviewed

The commission reviewed response statistics for paramedic intercepts and transporting ambulances, including priority calls, compliance rates and median response times.

In September, the town recorded 87 priority one paramedic intercept calls, all meeting compliance standards. The median response time was 6.8 minutes.

There were also 26 priority two paramedic intercept calls, all compliant.

For transporting ambulances, the department recorded 88 priority one calls, with one noncompliant response, for a compliance rate of 99 percent. The median response time was 7.78 minutes.

The department also handled 33 priority two transporting ambulance calls, all compliant.

August statistics showed similar results. Of 96 priority one paramedic intercept calls, none were noncompliant. The median response time was 7.01 minutes.

Transporting ambulances handled 100 priority one calls, with one noncompliant response, for 99 percent compliance and a median response time of 8.73 minutes.

Across the six-month reporting period, priority one paramedic intercept compliance remained at 100 percent.

Transporting ambulance priority one compliance ranged from 97 to 99 percent during the period.

Dr. Oliver Hulland moved to accept the April-September performance reports, with Dr. Alan Davidson seconding. The motion passed unanimously.

Police Officials Review Department Reports

Police Chief Ronald Smith and Deputy Chief Ray Quinn discussed Police Department reports covering April through September.

Smith and Quinn also provided commissioners with a tour of the department's dispatch center.

Commission Sets 2027 Meeting Dates

The commission established four meeting dates for 2027:

• Feb. 1
• May 3
• Aug. 2
• Nov. 1

The meeting locations have not yet been determined.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 1, 2027, at 7 p.m.

Ivins called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. at the Woodbridge Police Department. The commission adjourned at 7:55 p.m.