I take it that the OP is an out-of towner-
Hatzoola was started by a Rabbi webber in Williamsburg in the 70’s due to the slow response of the city- It started first with only oxygen tanks, and slowly grew to what it is today- the largest volunteer medical service in the world. Response times are legendary fast- and the care given is as if the EMT’s are treating family members.
That is a few reasons why you call 230 1000 first-
Yes, I am a member