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.
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What3words has made it possible to locate any place on earth in just three words, and PSAPs are taking notice
Jasmin Thomas pleaded no contest to internal charges from the department’s investigation
An official said he was “flabbergasted” to hear the department wasn’t releasing the information
Police Chief Mike McNeely says it’s among the most bizarre things he’s heard in four decades of policing
Technical teams are working to ensure that the backup system kicks in automatically during any future malfunction
Walter Clark couldn’t get a hold of his wife, so he decided to call 911; he was shocked when no one answered
Officials sent a warning to Apple Watch users about the spike in “wrist-dials”
After waiting for more than 20 minutes, a mother took her toddler, who was having an asthma attack, to the hospital
A recording or transcript of a 911 call could not be released to the public without consent from the person who placed the emergency call or from their lawyer
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