911 and Dispatch
Regardless of pushback, providers have a responsibility to put the safety of the patient above all else when on scene
Consider these gifts and tips for showing your appreciation during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Consider adding these often-encountered patients to your EMT or paramedic class’s patient assessment drills or high-fidelity patient simulations
Morgan County 911 dispatchers describe the rewards and challenges that come with the job
Antoinette Finau served as an emergency services dispatcher with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 3 years
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“I’ve got shots fired and an officer down,” a marshal can be heard saying over police radio. “Multiple rounds are being fired at officers”
The Albert Lea Fire Rescue community risk reduction program provides follow-up with EMS patients and has the interest of other agencies
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The program will deploy 911-integrated drones, equipped with AEDs, naloxone and tourniquets to assist in emergencies such as cardiac arrests, opioid overdoses and trauma incidents
A Horry County man called 911 three times before getting an answer while his wife was having a seizure
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of EMS is monitoring the incidents in Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota and Texas
President Biden’s letter acknowledges the dedication of public safety telecommunicators and applauds the lifesaving service of 911 heroes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s National 911 Program has gathered a variety of resources to help you celebrate your colleagues and other 911 centers
First responders in Santa Fe County are currently using an unsecure, aging system with many dead spots
First-of-its-kind technology immediately delivers ‘eyes on the scene’ to 911 professionals empowering them to give precise details to first responders to accelerate and improve their response
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$46 million in state funding will give dispatchers across the state more accurate caller location information
Oakland County said the county’s P25 replaces the 20-year-old radio system it had and will support faster response times and more robust connections
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is implementing a 911 screening process that involves a few short questions to determine if a deputy or a mental health expert will respond to the call
RAND report finds 911 and 988 mental health hotline require coordination from law enforcement, mental health specialists and others to promote interoperability
Matt Zavadsky, MS-HA, EMT, details the impact of integrating a 211 system into the 911 process and the benefits to the community
When it became clear the woman’s heart rate was dangerously unstable, the jail staff used a defibrillator to restore her heartbeat to a normal rhythm
Of the 1.3 million calls answered by Atlanta’s emergency line last year, only 45,000 were considered high-priority
A recently published white paper establishes a path for public safety legislative advocacy
“I hope by inviting a current 911 dispatcher, I am able to bring awareness to this important issue and my bill, the 911 Saves Act to finally give them the recognition and resources they need and deserve,” Rep. Norma Torres said
Taking the concept of the right care, to the right person at the right resource to a new level
Regional agencies cover calls allowing Burnsville officials to focus on the families of the fallen
San Diego Fire-Rescue Dispatcher Juliana Rubio has been on the job for 36 years and the reunion with the Haskins was only the second time a patient sought her out
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