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.
Rapid restoration of blood flow is the most critical determiner of functional brain survival
In the coming years, EMS will be engaged in even more efforts to triage patients in the field to route them to the most appropriate hospitals
This is the second time the emergency management director was inside a public safety building that was hit; the county moved to a backup plan after $500K in damage to the 911 system
He admitted to several fake transmissions that interfered with dispatching, and claimed he was drunk
She recognized the voice of her aunt, who called 911 when her father went into diabetic shock
Responders have been called to her house multiple times in the past, and she was charged with misusing 911
If there are ways to increase the effectiveness of system operations, throwing more ambulances at the problem isn’t necessarily the fix.
A city-issued memo instructs them to “avoid terminology like we have no ALS ambulances available”
Dispatchers were worried when all they heard were the sounds of breathing and scratching
One or two quick announcements won’t work, but a sustained public message has been proven to do the trick
He fell asleep behind the wheel; injured, he made a phone call to a friend but when that friend couldn’t find him, it was mom who knew where to look
‘Don’t call 911 except for truly life-threatening emergencies’ has been advertised on billboards, radio commercials and from a guy in a dinosaur costume; and it’s worked
The medic narrates what happened when two people stole an ambulance while he was sleeping in the back
A grant paid for eight mountain bikes with sires, defibrillators, oxygen and other equipment, plus training and uniforms for firefighters
Those with AT&T join Verizon customers in the ability to text their emergency to dispatchers
Many called to report houses blowing up in front of them; 1 woman was killed in the powerful blast that damaged more than 50 homes
They barricaded themselves in their bedroom after it attacked their baby; 22-pound Lux has a history of violence and will get medical attention and therepy
Two medics were among the search team; they reportedly got stuck in a ravine near a washed-out trail on Windrock Mountain
The report criticizes LAFD leaders; proposes partnering with civilian ambulances and replacing 200 firefighter positions with civilians
911 calls are so diverse that lawmakers struggle with how to categorize EMS issues when it comes to policy initiatives; it’s up to us to educate them
She was arrested for misuse of 911 after repeatedly asking dispatchers to send an officer to her home for sex
The recordings would be barred from the public, and limited to investigators, family, and for use in lawsuits
Ambulance Inc. alleged Air Methods would call teams from their own company who were too far away, and inked a new agreement with PHI Air Medical
After the dispatcher asked if his wife was unable to breathe, the man replied that she was medically fine but couldn’t get out of her coat.
The 911 center is not integrated with local law enforcement agencies, and a software overhaul would improve communications
He asked them to do two small breaths and continue chest compressions, then heard a minor cry
EMS workers have been encouraged to talk about the traumatic collision that killed four, including the baby’s mother
Questions about daylight savings time and a complaint about a roommate stealing beer demonstrate some of the non-emergency calls dispatchers have dealt with
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