Interesting article that I came across, comparing EMS response times and standards across the country. Also, the chat and comment section brings up some interesting conversation surrounding whether EMS response times are really the measure we should be after. That is, are EMS response times important or is the public merely conditioned to think they’re important? More research and opinions here. What is clear, is that federal and local standards, as well as the opinions of the thought leaders stress the interest and importance of lay-rescuers and AED units to help improve rates of survivability.