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’s efficiency. Stay informed and improve your emergency response strategies with these valuable resources.
The Beirut incident commander, Dr. Shawky Amine Eddine shares insights from the largest non-nuclear explosion in history
Why technology is the key to avoiding the next 9/11 and MCI preparedness
Seeing the same operating picture through the Hexagon Mobile for Public Safety software helps HEMSI optimize staffing resources
Public safety communications officials called the change “historic” and the result of “many years of hard work”
The bill, which would also allow parents to call 911 to surrender a child, is headed to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s desk
Minneapolis-area 911 officials are hoping to avoid problems that hampered responses to riots last year
The bill would provide $15 billion to update the nation’s 911 infrastructure
Collaboration between EMS and receiving facilities has not only allowed medics to be part of the overall care team – it’s also given them a place in the continuum of care
Past Fire Chief and current Emergency Management Director Mike Myers will oversee changes in financial planning, hiring and non-emergency call diversion
The 911 operator and EMT says he was placed on limited duty after being prescribed medical marijuana for Crohn’s disease
Firefighters struggled to maneuver apparatus and calls were made to deliver sand and kitty litter for the roads
Jakob Hindman reunited with the dispatcher who answered his call and the responding paramedic, and was awarded a medal, a plaque and a superhero cape decorated with station patches
The bill is sponsored by state Assemblyman John Armato, a longtime volunteer firefighter
The man couldn’t reach his phone after becoming stuck in the freezing water
Phoenix 911 Operator Pamela Cooper had been working overtime while recovering from COVID-19, family members said
QuickRoute takes into account emergency vehicle-specific factors that aren’t included in other navigation apps
5 Texas EMS medical directors recount the operational and 911 triage challenges recent weather posed as power outages afflicted the region
The woman’s 8-year-old son called 911 and provided a full address within 71 seconds, according to the suit
Premier Health purchased custom-fit masks equipped with reusable filters and built-in microphones for clear communication
The pilot program launched Tuesday after being delayed for more than a year
Remote desktop units have enabled an ECC to maintain operations during large-scale emergencies even when employees are unable to report to the 911 center
Monroe County Clerk Donald Evans said STAT EMS’s intention is not to take 911 calls away from the Peterstown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International is accepting submissions for the theme “Who is YOUR public safety superhero?”
The Marana police dispatcher was attempting to transfer the call to Tucson 911 to dispatch the fire department
Newark officials say the woman had called for help earlier but that an error had been made logging the address of her call
The Rave Mobile Safety report also includes data about trust in COVID-19 information and willingness to share information with 911
The Crisis Assistance Helping Out on the Streets unit, CAHOOTS for short, sends teams of medics and trained mental health workers to urgent calls for medical or psychological help instead of police
The fire put Jeff Davis County 911 and ambulance services out of commission until other counties stepped in to provide coverage
Police officials said the trainee 911 operator who took the call mistakenly labeled it as a lower priority call
A man is facing charges after posting a video of himself passed out behind the wheel in Times Square — just to get thousands of views
Findings from a recent survey show that needs for connectivity are outpacing agencies’ current capabilities as the pandemic accelerates digital transformation
Orange County fire officials are investigating why a fire helicopter was dispatched to the scene instead of a closer sheriff’s office helicopter
Bill sponsor Sen. Daniel Thatcher said Utah could become the first state to have teams of EMS professionals specifically trained and licensed to respond to behavioral health emergencies