Abstract

Improving EMS Response Times to Golf Courses
Track: Fire, Rescue, and EMS
Authors: robert lovell

Lee County, FL is home to 84 Golf Clubs. Statistics show that 3,000 deaths occur each year on golf courses in the US. Lee EMS asked GIS to create a system that would expedite response times to golf courses. GIS improved EMS reponse times allowing medical personnel more time to assess emergency situations. Proximity analysis allowed us to visualize how past EMS procedures were costing precious time EMS needs to save lives. It is a goal this project will help other agencies solve similiar issues.