The Brief City leaders are still looking at ways to cut Tampa Fire Rescue response times in New Tampa. At Tampa City Council's meeting Thursday, staff gave an update on the Morris Bridge Road access project. Tampa City Council members explored more ways to reduce emergency response times in New Tampa. In contrast, most other stations across Tampa have response times between six and nine minutes. "It's a matter of response times, and this cut through, I am told, is going to be the best way to immediately get positive results for those response times," he said.