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.
EMS training in bleeding control must incorporate mass casualty incident plans and drills as well as the need to prioritize patient triage by injury severity, transport priority and the type of treatment – layperson or medical professional – that is required.
TikTok sensation Anna Muller shares how paramedics saved her life after she made a difficult 911 call
After extensive planning and training, the Long Beach IMR Pilot Program has launched to provide safe, timely and appropriate medical care to individuals in crisis
CRM strategies include a consensus among crew members and confirmed communications that make tasks more efficient
A down subject call occurs when the member of the public who calls dispatch is not willing or is unable to approach the unresponsive person
The Wichita Fire Department will test sending EMTs on “what some have called band aids and aspirin” medical calls, Mayor Jeff Longwell said
Beaufort County residents were unable to reach 911 via mobile devices last week after lightning struck a cellphone tower, causing an outage
Recent upgrades to the statewide 911 system now make it possible for people to text “911,” allowing those who cannot speak a way to connect with responders
New York City and 57 counties will receive a share of the grant to improve emergency response operations
Keith Guest and his family tried calling 911 for an hour and a half as they watched their $1.7 million home burn to the ground after it was struck by lightning
The State of 911 webinar will discuss how a new digital version of the NG911 Readiness Checklist will make it easier to use
Alex Schneider’s daughter, Arianna, called 911 for help after her father, who was stung by dozens of wasps, fell out of his chair and had trouble breathing
Shaunice Walker convinced a high school senior to change his mind about jumping into water to his death
According to a press release, CenturyLink told department of public safety that human error by an employee of a third party vendor was to blame for the outage
Max Velez, 4, is being hailed a hero after calling for help when his grandmother stopped breathing due to a case of pneumonia
The app also has a feature that allows users to type messages to dispatchers, for situations when speaking is difficult or dangerous
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s grant program will help upgrade call centers to Next Generation 911 capabilities
“From voice and data to video, being able to send that information while en route to the hospital is crucial,” Acadian Ambulance Director Joey Branton said
“It’s currently the largest emergency operations center in the state of Alabama,” 911 director Rod Coleman said
Britt Miller, who had never helped anyone deliver a baby over the phone, met Kim Schroeder, who delivered her daughter-in-law’s baby with Miller’s help
Brooklyn EMS volunteers offer services tailored to their New York community
The 911 Fee Integrity Act would require states to use collected 911 fees for 911 services only
Three individuals were named 2018 Hooley Awards winners at the 10th annual ImageTrend Connect Conference on July 19
The watch also has built-in GPS that alerts responders or a designated contact to the patient’s exact location
School officials hope the class will equip students with better communication skills and the appropriate responses in various emergency situations
Cincinnati Councilwoman Amy Murray said the launch of Smart 911 “will be able to save lives”
Christian Hale and Kevin Slone hopped onto a moving train, only to call 911 when they were unable to get off
Five years has made a world of difference to first responders on the ground in Boston on race day
Over the next few years, the Regional Emergency Communications Center plans to spend millions of dollars on improvements to its space and technology
Paul Stiegler, OnStar’s medical director, spent more than three decades as a top-rated ER physician
The Charlotte Fire Department is using the alert system to help solve the problem of drivers not moving out of the way for fire trucks and ambulances
Two girls, 13 and 14, allegedly threw bricks, glasses and tables at a paramedic crew when they responded to a hoax call about a girl in cardiac arrest
Officials said the 13-year-old boy sometimes reported false emergencies, and just hung up in other calls
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