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Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · 10:00 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 2

TL;DR

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management held a hearing to examine ambulance response times in New York City and discussed a proposed local law requiring emergency notifications when there are delays in ambulance dispatch. The meeting was held jointly with the Committee on Hospitals to address public safety concerns related to emergency medical services.

Key Decisions

  • Oversight of Ambulance Response Times Hearing held - no vote recorded
  • Local Law on Emergency Notifications for Ambulance Dispatch Delays Introduced for consideration
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. T2026-2405 Oversight - Ambulance Response Times.
    Oversight
  2. Int 0990-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to emergency notifications related to delays in ambulance dispatch
    Introduction
  3. Jointly with the Committee on Hospitals