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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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
Ricardo Martinez was 20 when he got his first job as a 911 dispatcher; he quickly found out that the job wasn’t going to get easier but harder
Emergency dispatchers are crucial for obtaining information needed to determine an emergency course of action.
Dispatcher Denera White eventually reached the woman, and at one point pretended to be her mother
Dispatcher Constance Hollinger could face up to 10 days of unpaid suspension
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The agency is only the second ambulance service in the world and the first in the U.S. to attain accreditation six consecutive times
The fire chief said responders aim to get to patients within 20 minutes of a 911 call
The company, which covers calls across five states, is eliminating smaller dispatch centers and consolidating into the St. Louis location
The family said dispatcher Katie Farber, 25, spoke with conviction and authority during the 911 call
Dispatcher Elise Rodriguez instructed Jeff Evans’ wife on how to perform CPR until paramedics arrived
The man, who authorities believe may be homeless, was transported to a medical facility
Dispatcher Cody Smiley received a 911 call from a panicked woman who said her brakes were no longer working
Joan Koenig’s attorney alleges the dispatch center miscalculated her sick leave and terminated her before she used all of it
Dispatchers said there are three vital steps they must take before sending help, and protecting first responders is also a priority
Dispatcher Catherine Dobyn told the couple to wait for paramedics to arrive so they could cut the umbilical cord
Included in the program is a matrix that will determine the response to each call based on its circumstances
Dispatchers described the girl as “hysterical” when she called 911 and said her father had been drinking during the entire trip to their grandparents’ house
Police went to the home of Patrick Burks, 38, after he failed to show up for work
Eleven other calls directly related to the shooting have not been cleared for release by the FBI
Dispatcher Robert King was unable to answer a call and told his colleague that he wasn’t joking
When the call dropped, Tim Medlin resorted to texting the woman
I have been told that I don’t have PTSD since I’ve never been threatened or witnessed these incidents in person
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