As we continue into 2025, the Villages Public Safety Department (VPSD) remains dedicated to enhancing emergency response capabilities, improving facilities, and expanding community outreach. Here’s a summary of key data updates from May 2025’s data:
Emergency Response & Performance
• May 2025 Incidents:
- 75% of calls were Emergency Medical Services (EMS)-related.
- 25% were fire or fire-related incidents.
• Ambulance Response Statistics for May 2025:
- Critical/High Acuity Calls: 7.1 min average response time.
- Moderate/Low Acuity Calls: 7.3 min average response time.
- Total May Transports: 1,368
• FYTD Ambulance Response Statistics:
- Critical/High Acuity Calls: 7.2 min average response time.
- Moderate/Low Acuity Calls: 7.9 min average response time.
- Total FYTD Transports: 11,460
Incident Highlight
• VPSD passes State EMS Inspection; next inspection 2027
• MSTU Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 7/22/2025 at UF Spanish Plaines from 9:30-11:30
• VPSD takes possession of new M49
• Class 2502 Pinning Ceremony took place on 6/6/2025 at Colony Recreation Center
Looking Ahead
In May 2025, 75% of calls were answered within 8 minutes, and we continue working toward our goal of reducing response times to 5 minutes and 20 seconds when fully staffed and with new stations operational.
Fire Chief Brian Twiss
The Villages Pubic Safety Department
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