From the WTF Watch Desk: Denver recorded 7,865 Priority 1 ambulance responses exceeding nine minutes through July, including 202 waits longer than 20 minutes.
Why this deserves the fire service’s attention
Persistent transport delays endanger critical patients while holding fire companies on medical scenes.
What remains open
The prepared record supports the facts and relevance stated above. Firefighter WTF is not manufacturing a tactical finding where the source material does not establish one; updates will follow verified official information.
This report reflects information available on September 21, 2026. Developing items will be updated when official information changes.