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.
A bold prediction that EMS patient transport to the hospital by ambulance is sure to peak, level off and decline as we near 2020
Our co-hosts talk about the reclassification possibility and also consider the idea of a national certification for all dispatchers
From flaming spiders to a girl stuck in a tailpipe, this year first responders dealt with several incidents you just can’t make up
A delay in answering calls to transport patients has brought about a new strategy for volunteer agencies
L.A. is in the process of implementing the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System
The radio network, a joint project by the county of Los Angeles, 81 cities in the county, the Los Angeles Unified School District and UCLA, has been in the works since the 9-11 attacks
The report details missteps by city authorities following 52-year-old Raymond Zack’s decision to wade into the shallow waters off Crown Beach on Memorial Day
The development of mobile medical devices with internet connectivity is about to have a huge impact on EMS
Investigators are considering the possibility that 62-year-old Bruce Madiar died after being stung while dislodging a nest of bees or wasps from under his roof’s overhang
Here’s a look at the top-rated Fire-EMS apps, many of which were created by first responders
As the newest wireless technology rolls out, it’s a good time to take look at what has been, where we are today, and what might coming down the pike for tomorrow
Heroic 7-year-old Drew Champagnie kept his cool yesterday morning when his sickly mom suffered a frightening seizure
Allison Gootee did not dispatch cruisers to the scene of the crash for more than an hour after she received the call
The nine-county Bay Area relies on a spotty web of untested emergency systems and no way of knowing how — or if — it will work
A National Preparedness Group report concludes that the recommendation that a nationwide broadband network for emergency responders be created “continues to languish”
Guidelines sought after after gaps in ambulance response times led to concerns for public safety
The Disaster Relief Coordinator with the Medshore Ambulance Service out of Anderson County and a team of EMS crews are watching Hurricane Irene closely
New EMS communication technologies are more robust than ever before, with new options arriving every year
Though the basic rules still apply, new social media tools are helping medics rely on knowledgeable bystanders to treat patients faster
Driving vehicles equipped with transmitters that turn specially outfitted traffic signals from red to green, the responders can get through select intersections to reach emergency scenes faster
In the years since, New York City emergency agencies have upgraded equipment to adapt to the unforeseen, built in redundancies and increased training
Chief Lisa Buck said precious time is lost when callers use cell phones, and calls from land lines give responders an automatic location
The Catchment Transport policy identifies hospitals for each ambulance within the city that have the fastest travel and turnaround time
The Franklin County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last year began running its own routine transport service for residents to save taxpayers money
Plan would reduce calls fire department and MetroCare respond to by 11 to 15 percent
Patients could be getting a paramedic crew that takes longer to respond than a crew that is closer
The department will not “stop providing medical runs,” but it will cut back on some, allowing other responders such as paramedics to handle them
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