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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Dispatchers moved into a $650,000 newly furnished space and is complete with windows, wide monitors and spacious desks
The call was among the latest batch of audio recordings released Monday by the city of Orlando after a court fight with media companies
One dispatcher said that a public safety job like dispatching can be taxing and that no work shift ever is like the one before
The call revealed a coworker attempted to revive Leopoldo Buenaventura after he was found with no pulse and unconscious
A judge ruled on Thursday that the city of Orlando should release many of the 911 calls made during the shooting
Nearly five months after the shooting, the judge ruled the calls needed to be released for a “public evaluation” of what law enforcement did inside the club
One county received over 2,500 calls in a three-day period during and after the hurricane
Device obsession harms team building and personal communication, which hurts both EMS culture and performance
Anyone with an emergency is being asked to contact their local fire station directly for help
Officials are considering implementing a previously successful program aimed at reducing the number of 911 calls on a larger scale
As calls came in within seconds of each other, dispatchers asked for a description of the attacker and kept trying to pinpoint his location
Meetkumar Desai remotely used javascript to cause iOs devices to open popup alerts, apps and place phone calls
Although the city’s ambulance response times have decreased, it is failing to meet the national standard
A judge ruled the calls involving the Pulse nightclub shooter should be released, but has not ruled on the other 911 calls
Attorneys for the city have argued that releasing the remaining 911 calls to and from patrons inside the Pulse nightclub would violate an exemption to Florida’s public records law
Smartphone users who clicked on the virus link then watched as their phones became “hijacked,” and called 911 repeatedly
Officials have had to hire dozens of additional dispatchers since at any given time, almost half of the city’s dispatchers are on federal medical leave
Officials said the text service will allow deaf, hard-of-hearing and speech-impaired communities the ability to effectively contact 911
The county has had difficulty maintaining staffing levels at the 911 center; they are short 21 employees
The county’s EMS system was used in a study as a model of success in treating patients whose heart attacks were caused by a blocked artery
The dispatcher guided the man through CPR until paramedics arrived
The bullet passed through the left breast of his younger sister, narrowly missing her spine but leaving six holes in her stomach and intestines
Being that I work in both the field and dispatch, I have a unique view from both sides of the radio
As EMS technology and service models continue to evolve words, phrases or activities will become tradition
The dispatcher is accused of being involved in thousands of calls that lasted less than 20 seconds
The paramedic wrestled with a knife-wielding woman as a firefighter pleaded with dispatchers to send police
Morgan County pays for the 911 service only through a cell phone tax, while Weber County pays for 911 services with the cell phone tax and the property tax line
The new agreement is aimed at ensuring no employee works more than three days in a row and has every other weekend off
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