The Dominican Fire and Ambulance Services Division has revealed it responded to nearly 10,000 ambulance calls across the island between July 2024 and May 2025, marking one of the busiest operational periods in recent years. Acting Chief Fire Officer Wayne Letang shared the figures during a press briefing convened by the Ministry of National Security and Legal Affairs.
According to Letang, the department carried out a total of 9,996 ambulance runs during the 11-month window, with the Roseau District accounting for 4,884 responses, almost half of the total island-wide. This includes calls related to medical emergencies, trauma incidents, and patient transfers.
In addition to ambulance services, the department responded to 108 fire calls, 82 vehicular accidents, and numerous search and rescue missions, as well as special service requests.
Letang acknowledged the strain placed on limited resources, noting that the current fleet and staff have been under increasing pressure due to high demand and aging equipment. However, he announced that the government is taking steps to strengthen the service. By July 23, a new fire truck valued at EC $1.5 million and a new ambulance costing EC $310,000 are expected to arrive on island.
Operational figures were presented alongside development targets, showing how Dominica aims to scale up emergency systems while still working within tight but improving constraints.
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