GEMS is the sole provider of emergency services to the Town of Greenwich. Our mission is to provide pre-hospital medical care of the highest quality and in the most cost effective manner to every Greenwich resident.

With a goal to deliver Advanced Medical Life Support within 8 minutes, GEMS has consistently averaged a 4-6 minute response time.

A not-for-profit organization, GEMS’ life-saving services are possible only through the support of our community.

GEMS cardiac arrest save rate is 34-38%, double the experience of the best in the nation.

•  A recent nationwide study found that where you live makes a difference in your chance of surviving a cardiac arrest. The study cited Seattle as the best at 16.9%.
•  Early defibrillation and bystander CPR can double the chance of survival for a cardiac arrest victim.
• Greenwich Police respond with GEMS to all 911 calls.