{"id":367663,"date":"2026-11-13T07:00:50","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T13:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/?p=367663"},"modified":"2026-09-09T15:08:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T20:08:20","slug":"emergency-response-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/resources\/emergency-response-times\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Tight City Streets Delay Your Emergency Response Times?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Toronto, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torontoauditor.ca\/report\/toronto-paramedic-services-rising-response-times-caused-by-staffing-challenges-and-pressures-in-the-healthcare-system\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City Auditor General<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that ambulance response time targets were met about 80% of the time in 2023, and for the most urgent CTAS 1 calls, dispatch targets were met only 56% of the time. That\u2019s the reality behind today\u2019s emergency response times in dense Canadian cities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re running an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/what-are-emergency-medical-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMS organization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you track your average emergency response time closely. You review emergency services response times. You explain the average response time for emergency services to your board. And you might be wondering something tough. Is the size of your ambulance quietly adding minutes?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width: 640px; margin: 18px auto; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; display: flex; align-items: stretch;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 44%; min-height: 135px; flex-shrink: 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"--smush-image-width: 640px; --smush-image-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;position: absolute; inset: 0; display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; border: 0;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Exterior-ambulance-sunset.png\" alt=\"Ambulance MoveMobility\" width=\"640\" class=\"smush-dimensions lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Exterior-ambulance-sunset.png 640w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Exterior-ambulance-sunset-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Exterior-ambulance-sunset-400x267.png 400w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 56%; padding: 10px 16px; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; color: #58585a;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.6px; color: #8cc63e; margin-bottom: 3px;\">Guide gratuit pour l\u2019achat d\u2019un ambulance<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: bold; color: #58585a;\">Penser \u00e0 une ambulance ?<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.35; color: #58585a;\">Apprenez \u00e0 conna\u00eetre les diff\u00e9rents types d\u2019ambulances, leurs caract\u00e9ristiques cl\u00e9s et les \u00e9l\u00e9ments \u00e0 prendre en consid\u00e9ration avant de choisir une ambulance.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; align-self: flex-start; min-height: 32px; padding: 0 14px; background: #8cc63e; color: #ffffff !important; text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700 !important; line-height: 0; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/votre-guide-complet-pour-lachat-dambulances\/\"><br \/>\nObtenez le guide d\u2019achat d\u2019un ambulance<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about downtown Montr\u00e9al. Delivery trucks double-parked. Condo towers in Toronto with tight access lanes. Snow-packed streets in Winnipeg that shrink turning space. Larger units can struggle in those conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turning radius matters.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearance matters.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking matters.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When response times for emergency services lengthen, public trust and patient outcomes suffer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Au <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MoveMobility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we\u2019ve supported Canadian health teams for over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/20-milestones\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 ans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We\u2019re certified under <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fordpro.ca\/en-ca\/upfit\/pro-upfitter\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ford Pro Upfitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Stellantis QPro, and our vehicles carry the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tc.canada.ca\/en\/road-transportation\/safety-standards-vehicles-tires-child-car-seats\/frequently-asked-questions-vehicle-manufacturers-national-safety-mark\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marque nationale de s\u00e9curit\u00e9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We\u2019re also proud to be finalizing our new Type 2 ambulance platform. Click the button below to learn more about that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dans cet article, vous apprendrez<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What emergency response times look like across Canada<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How vehicle size can affect emergency services response times<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a Type 2 ambulance can help close that gap<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do emergency response times look like across Canada?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you look at emergency response times across Canadian cities, the picture isn\u2019t simple numbers you can check off a list. What <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> clear is this: many services are under pressure, and performance varies from city to city. For EMS leaders, that means you\u2019re juggling targets, big crowds, and city layouts that don\u2019t always make it easy to be fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There isn\u2019t one national report that covers every city, but the local stats and reporting that <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exist show real challenges for response times for emergency services across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-339357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Type-1-Ambulance-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Type-1-Ambulance-1.png 640w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Type-1-Ambulance-1-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Type-1-Ambulance-1-400x267.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what we know from recent data:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>City\/region<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What the numbers tell us<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Montr\u00e9al region (varied communities)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best cases ~7.4 min, worst &gt;15 min on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelastambulance.com\/mise-a-jour-carte-visualisant-les-delais-moyens-de-reponse-des-ambulances-en-cas-durgence-critique\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highest-priority calls<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Qu\u00e9bec municipalities<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many areas, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fphq.ca\/2025\/05\/25\/services-ambulanciers-au-quebec-quand-chaque-minute-compte-et-se-perd\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45% of urgent calls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> took more than 10 minutes to arrive<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>BC Ambulance Service<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting targets is a shared challenge across most North American <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ubcm.ca\/convention-resolutions\/resolutions\/resolutions-database\/bc-ambulance-services-response-time\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMS systems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to demand, roads, weather, and traffic<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>\u00cele-du-Prince-\u00c9douard<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ambulance response times are tracked regularly, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.princeedwardisland.ca\/en\/information\/health-and-wellness\/ambulance-response-times\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">showing variation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>New Brunswick EMS standards<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urban calls aim for 9 min or less <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ambulancenb.ca\/en\/accountability\/how-we-are-doing\/response-times\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90% of the time<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; rural calls are much longer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Manitoba<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actual 90th percentile <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winnipeg.ca\/media\/6297\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">response time<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 15:52 (2024 actual) vs. target &lt; 9 mins.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Nouvelle-\u00c9cosse<\/b><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/oag-ns.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-09\/2023%20Ground%20Ambulance%20Services%20Interactive.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMCI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has not met the response-time performance standard for any month since the 2021 contract; example: July 2022 on-time only 69% (emergency) and 64% (urgent).\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you read these numbers?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These figures don\u2019t come from some random blog. They come straight from regional services, government postings, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/statute\/90a19?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ambulance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> performance reports. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What they show is this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cities are different:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In some parts of Montr\u00e9al, you might get an urgent ambulance in under eight minutes. In other parts, it can be closer to fifteen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Many urgent calls take longer than ideal:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In Qu\u00e9bec, close to half of urgent calls were over 10 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Meeting targets is just hard:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Even places with set goals (like 9 minutes 90% of the time) have a tough time hitting them across every call type.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rural vs urban:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Response time strategies are very different in urban cores than in more remote communities, and that affects the numbers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These stats matter because response time reflects a system\u2019s ability to reach people when they\u2019re at their most vulnerable. Long waits can add stress to your crew and anxiety for the community. As call volumes rise and city streets stay congested, you feel the gap between where <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vous<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> want response times to be and where they <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">often<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t a Canada-wide indictment of EMS; some regions do meet or exceed standards on certain calls, but the variation shows it\u2019s far from easy to deliver fast, consistent emergency services response times everywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, we\u2019ll answer a lingering question you might be asking yourself: is the size of your vehicle part of the problem?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the size of your vehicle delaying emergency response times?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve seen the reports, reviewed your average emergency response times, and looked at emergency services response times across your region. And at some point, the question probably crossed your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the size of your ambulance quietly adding minutes?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not a comfortable thought. Your crews are trained, your dispatch team is sharp, and your coverage plan makes sense on paper. Yet the response times for emergency services still stretch in tight urban areas. That\u2019s when vehicle size becomes a fair question.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s walk through it together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picture the real-world scenarios that affect emergency response times<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine you\u2019re responding to a cardiac call in a packed downtown Toronto condo complex.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You turn into the lot. It\u2019s full. Cars are angled tight. Delivery vans are stopped in awkward spots. You\u2019re driving a larger Type 1 ambulance on a truck chassis. Wide turning radius. Longer wheelbase. More overhang.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You inch forward. Adjust. Reverse. Swing wider. Watch your mirrors. Try not to clip a parked SUV.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each move might add seconds. Sometimes it adds a minute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now imagine Vancouver\u2019s older neighbourhoods. Narrow side streets. Cars are parked on both sides. You\u2019re trying to reach a back alley entrance with many sharp turns along the way. You don\u2019t want to ride the curb at every corner. You don\u2019t want to come within inches of side mirrors. Frustration builds quickly when you\u2019re trying to move a large chassis through tight geometry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In winter, Winnipeg streets shrink even more. Snowbanks narrow lanes. Ice reduces control. Clearance matters. Maneuverability matters even more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None of this means larger ambulances are wrong. Type 1 and Type 3 units have clear advantages. They offer strong payload capacity, traditional layouts, and familiarity for many crews. But in dense cities, size can influence how smoothly you reach the scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can larger units affect the average response time for emergency services?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s break this down simply:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Turning radius:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Longer chassis need wider turns. Tight intersections slow you down.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Parking access:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bulky vehicles can struggle in underground garages or compact lots.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lane navigation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Congested traffic leaves less room to filter through.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Driver fatigue:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wrestling a large truck through tight streets increases stress.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the course of a shift, those small delays can compound. Even if your average emergency response time looks close to target, urban friction can quietly widen the gap between dispatch and patient contact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s where many urban EMS leaders start exploring alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can a type 2 ambulance support faster emergency services response times?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the reasons we focused our efforts on building a Type 2 ambulance platform on the RAM ProMaster 159&#8243; chassis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s nimble. Easy to drive. Easier to park. Easier to navigate through tight cores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ProMaster has a tighter turning radius than many traditional truck-based platforms. It sits lower to the ground. Crews often tell us it feels more like driving a large van than a heavy-duty truck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And here\u2019s the part that surprises people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many say it feels much bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You still get about 6\u20192\u201d of interior stand-up height, which supports crew comfort and patient care. You\u2019re not sacrificing functionality just to gain maneuverability. You\u2019re balancing both.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In dense Canadian cities, that balance can matter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Type 2 platform won\u2019t magically fix every factor affecting emergency response times. Traffic volume, dispatch efficiency, and hospital offload delays all play roles. But if tight turns, narrow streets, and packed lots are part of your daily reality, vehicle size is worth examining honestly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because at the end of the day, your goal isn\u2019t just to hit a metric.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s to reach someone faster, reduce stress on your crew, and gain more control over the drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does a type 2 ambulance make sense for your organization?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"(Move) Ambulance Tour For Sales Presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1190195874?h=e98553d24a&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re reading this article, you\u2019ve likely already taken a step back and looked at your emergency response times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now comes the practical question.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does a Type 2 ambulance actually make sense for your organization?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There isn\u2019t one universal answer. Every service is different. Your geography, staffing model, and call volume all matter. What we can do is help you think through it clearly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Start with the reality on your streets<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before comparing spec sheets, start with your lived experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Posez-vous la question suivante :<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Are your drivers frustrated in traffic?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If crews regularly struggle with tight turns, side streets, or packed parking lots, maneuverability is worth serious thought.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do your calls cluster in dense urban areas?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Condo towers, downtown cores, university campuses, and older neighbourhoods often favour smaller footprints.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Have you had near-miss curb strikes or mirror close calls?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Frequent tight navigation can add stress and slow down arrivals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do winter conditions shrink your road space?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Snowbanks in places like Winnipeg or Ottawa reduce clearance and turning room.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re nodding to more than one of those, it may be time to explore a platform designed for urban agility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Consider your average response time for emergency services<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your reports likely show an overall average response time for emergency services. That number matters. But averages can hide friction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pensez \u00e0 :<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How often are calls delayed in the final 500 metres?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The last turn into a lot or alley can be where time is lost.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Are delays consistent in certain neighbourhoods?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Recurring patterns often point to physical access issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do crews feel rushed before they even arrive?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> High stress during navigation can affect performance on scene.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A smaller, more nimble unit won\u2019t solve dispatch bottlenecks or hospital offload delays. Still, it can reduce urban friction that adds minutes on the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. 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It\u2019s about outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faster arrivals can mean:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earlier intervention<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater public confidence<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced crew stress<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stronger alignment with municipal targets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a more maneuverable platform helps close even part of the gap between dispatch and patient contact, it deserves consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That doesn\u2019t mean replacing every unit with a Type 2. Many services benefit from a mixed fleet strategy. Larger units still serve vital roles in rural transport, bariatric response, and specialty care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if your service area is dense, traffic-heavy, and growing vertically, it\u2019s worth asking whether your fleet reflects that reality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because your mission isn\u2019t to drive a specific chassis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s to reach people quickly, safely, and with dignity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if a more agile ambulance platform supports stronger emergency response times in your city, that\u2019s a conversation worth having.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to improve emergency response times?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-314253 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rear-interior-of-ambulance.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rear-interior-of-ambulance.png 640w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rear-interior-of-ambulance-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rear-interior-of-ambulance-400x267.png 400w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You came here because you\u2019re feeling the pressure around emergency response times. Targets are tight. Urban streets are tighter. And you\u2019re asking an honest question about whether your current fleet is helping or quietly slowing you down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After reading this, here\u2019s what you now know:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency response times across Canada vary widely, especially in dense urban cores.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle size can influence maneuverability, which can affect the average emergency response time in tight areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Type 2 ambulance offers an agile option, without sacrificing interior working space.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s the shift from past to present. You started with the frustration of congestion, awkward turns, and unpredictable arrival times. Now you have a clearer lens to evaluate whether your vehicle design aligns with your city\u2019s reality. The future state you\u2019re aiming for is simple. Faster, smoother arrivals. Less driver stress. Stronger public confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Au <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MoveMobility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we\u2019ve built our reputation by listening closely to EMS leaders across Canada and by designing solutions that address real operational challenges. We\u2019re proudly Canadian, deeply focused on safety and compliance, and excitedly putting the finishing touches on our new Type 2 ambulance platform as we prepare to bring it to market. Our goal has always been clear. Help organizations reach people safely and confidently when it matters most. If you have questions or want to explore whether a Type 2 platform fits your service model, click the button below to talk to an ambulance expert.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not ready to speak with an ambulance expert yet, we have a few additional resources to guide your next step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lectures recommand\u00e9es<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/differentes-sortes-dambulances\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quels sont les trois types d\u2019ambulances ?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 Understand how Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 platforms compare so you can choose the right fit for your service area.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/unites-dintervention-durgence\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency response units: van vs. truck with capsule<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A deeper look at maneuverability, space, and operational differences between van-based and truck-based units.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Toronto, the City Auditor General found that ambulance response time targets were met about 80% of the time in 2023, and for the most urgent CTAS 1 calls, dispatch targets were met only 56% of the time. 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