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.
What3words has made it possible to locate any place on earth in just three words, and PSAPs are taking notice
Networked communications unite the care team on a single, secure communication channel, elevating the timeliness and quality of care
A West Virginia county takes a whole-community approach to implementing broadband
Awareness of FirstNet’s interconnected broadband network for securing and improving public safety communication is increasing among EMS leaders
Several officers suffered minor burns, muscle strains and smoke inhalation from getting the girls out of the burning car
Every April, public safety telecommunication personnel are honored for their dedication and service through National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Priority Dispatch and PulsePoint announce partnership to help emergency medical dispatchers inform callers of the closest AEDs
Some lawmakers were concerned about the bill’s impact on body cameras, since the measure included language regarding video
A woman, who is in critical condition, fell 15 feet and hit her head on a granite railing
The bill declares that 911 calls involving injured people are confidential “medical records” and exempt from Iowa’s open records law
Public safety professionals across all disciplines have been waiting for more than 15 years for the construction of an interoperable national network for wireless and data communications
Officials said the girl was taken to a hospital and appears to be OK
Officials said 911 calls provide accountability on law enforcement and private organizations
The bill would declare that audio, video and transcripts of 911 calls involving injured victims of crimes or accidents are confidential
The recordings capture chaos in the background with multiple people screaming
Timothy Edward Hill said he was the devil and vowed to kill anyone who came to his home
The webinar will discuss insights and how state leaders can use the data to improve state and local operations
When her sister started seizing, Jada Bell called 911 and put the vehicle in neutral
Some dispatchers complained of throat irritation and felt sick
The boy used his unconscious mother’s thumbprint to unlock her iPhone and use Siri to call for help
Danyelle E. Bennett alleges that her First and Fourteenth Amendment rights were violated after she was fired
A high-tech and effective EMS response depends on citizens being able to activate 911 and accurately describe their emergency
It was initially believed that the city’s 911 center was bedeviled by T-Mobile phones making “ghost calls”
The city said in a statement that the 911 call center was jammed with calls because of an ongoing issue with T-Mobile
Officials said Constance Hollinger violated protocol the day of the shooting
Paramedics arrived to the scene after the delivery and transported the baby and her parents to the hospital
Aria Koval’s mother suffered an asthma attack and was barely able to breathe
Officials said having all police, fire and ambulance dispatchers working from the same facility will improve response times
Officials declined to comment on how many customers were affected or what caused the outage
AT&T said service had been restored for those affected, but did not give any information about what caused the service issue
Oliver Mauricio Funes-Machado, 18, told dispatchers that he stabbed his mother “like eight times” and left the knife in her mouth
As the dispatcher learns more about what’s happening, her surprise is clear, her tone at times incredulous
