911 and Dispatch
Explore our comprehensive collection of articles on 911 and Dispatch, designed to support the EMS workforce in optimizing emergency response. This directory covers essential topics such as call handling, communication protocols, and technology advancements in dispatch centers. Understanding the role of 911 and Dispatch in emergency services is crucial for effective operations. Additionally, you may find insights into related topics like EMS communication systems, which further enhance your team鈥檚 efficiency. Stay informed and improve your emergency response strategies with these valuable resources.
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Regardless of pushback, providers have a responsibility to put the safety of the patient above all else when on scene
Los Angeles police officers and EMS providers responded to the 鈥渟uspicious death鈥�
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鈥淲hile I was taking the call, tears were coming down my face,鈥� said Teri Clark, an assistant operations manager at the Orleans Parish Communications District
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While Charlotte Ellswick needed aid, an Anniston EMS dispatcher labeled her residence as a threat and the ambulance crew staged the vehicle two blocks away
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Broward Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Michael B. Kane: 鈥淭esting could not empirically establish that the fire station alerting system worked properly at the time鈥�
The communication lines in EMS make it the mobile solution to bring the ER and lifesaving care to the patients
Urban search and rescue teams, the U.S. Coast Guard and National Guard troops have been responding to an influx of 911 calls
Who among us, in a moment of fatigue and frustration, hasn鈥檛 imagined parking the ambulance somewhere the sun doesn鈥檛 shine
The donated equipment can鈥檛 fix the radio dead spots that reportedly affected officers鈥� response to the deadly school shooting, Police Chief Daniel Rodriguez said
Alexia Jobson and Mark Tenia discuss communicating effectively with the media
鈥淔or the third time, we told you we are out of service,鈥� an EMT is heard saying on a recording of Baltimore City Fire Department radio traffic
Boulder鈥檚 plan for lower acuity calls resembles those in several other states and is expected to reduce the city鈥檚 call volume by 8% to 10%
The HHS funding is intended to ensure that callers receive culturally sensitive support plus follow-up care if needed, but only 100 grants will be awarded
We should be out of excuses by now
Cebollero, Dudley and Ludwig discuss honoring the legacy of 9/11
Poor decisions impact the public trust in the agency and the profession
When Ryan McConnaughey realized he couldn鈥檛 move anything below his neck, he activated his watch using voice control to call for help
Fire Chief (ret.) Craig Daugherty recalled the day he responded to shots fired at the high school where his 15-year-old daughter was in lockdown
Two Seminole County dispatchers helped to deliver babies before firefighter-paramedics arrived on scene
Allentown EMS have been given iPads equipped with access to Lehigh Valley Health Network鈥檚 live video medical language interpreting service
The measure authorizes the purchase of 3,700 handheld radios for every police officer in Delaware County as well as most fire and EMS personnel
With a partly crushed skull and a broken jaw, J.C. La Verde kept swimming until he reached safety
Esteemed fire chief and EMS lieutenant share lessons learned from community paramedicine program
Austin鈥檚 911 Mental Health Diversion Program is getting the right resources to mental health crisis and lowering arrest rates
Officials are investigating the delay, and the patient died several hours after the crew was on scene
City administrators in Miami County are concerned about increased staffing and cost issues in EMS and fire operations
Geospatial routing, also called location-based routing, uses GPS information and other data and has been around for a few years
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