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 911 communications center displays a lifesaver ring as a visual reminder of the purposeful work dispatchers do for their communities
Congresswoman Norma Torres, who previously worked as a 911 operator, wants to upgrade the status of 911 operators from clerical workers to first responders
How are these vehicles affecting the roads now, and how might EMS leverage this technology in the near future?
Relying on commercial wireless cards or the use of unlicensed broadband airwaves can lead to slowdowns or dropped communications when public use increases
Tim Hall, using skills from his years as a dispatcher, told the father how to revive his young daughter
Bill would 911 callers’ names, phone numbers, addresses and locations from public records
Marion County commissioners recommended charging $80,000 per year for the dispatching services the county now provides the hospital for free
When someone dials 911 and they don’t have an emergency, officials said it not only ties up the ambulance crew, but dispatchers at the communications center, too
The proposal would give emergency personnel access to 10 megahertz of “D block” frequencies
Confusing dispatches have been leading to delayed responses
Dispatcher Tracy Wilson got the call Tuesday saying help was needed at Rock Cut State Park
Dispatcher guided woman’s mother through CPR that kept her alive until medics arrived
Companies charge hundreds to transport non-emergency patients in old, beat-up ambulances
Firefighters say they did not enter the water because they were not certified to carry out water-land rescues
Onlookers placed two calls from the scene of a collapsed house with a woman trapped inside, the second more panicked than the first.
Plan would consolidate police, fire and ambulance dispatch services to save money and eliminate duplication
Council endorses a $205,000 settlement with the family of Frank M. Nigro Jr
Funds will clear up dead spots in the city’s communication system with police cars, firetrucks and ambulances
Jan Griffith was charged more than $1,200 for an ambulance ride less than a mile from her home
Having easy-to-use PADs that are quickly accessible by the public increases the probability of delivering life-saving defibrillation sooner
The Cullman EMS building fell in the path of one of the worst tornado storms in U.S. history
Communication breakdowns discussed during session at Fire-Rescue Med in Las Vegas
Patricia Wadford impressed the selection committee with her enthusiasm and commitment to EMS dispatch operations
Only half of black stroke victims interviewed had arrived at the hospital by ambulance
Experts say pushing simplified procedure might save more lives
Mark Rohlfing said he saw private emergency medical service fall through in Rapid City, S.D., where he was previously fire chief
Agencies responsible for medical dispatch, on-scene emergency care and patient hospital transport agreed to work to improve emergency response calls
Officials say one dispatcher fired, and one resigns, for sleeping on job
Woman claims the dispatcher told her that no ambulances were available
County had switched back to its old analog communications system
The dispatchers — two of three full-timers — say they know the small town and its residents
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