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.
In the 50+ years since its inception, 911 emergency response has evolved into an advanced framework helping others
Franklin park ambulances taking a beating; many ambulances out of service
One missed keystroke caused the county’s computer dispatch system to send paramedics to the wrong address; baby dies
Dispatcher copied wrong address, delaying treatment by six minutes for a baby who died an hour later
Many still want an independent audit of their 911 system
Too few staff and a too-small, aging building have created a problem with the county-city 911 call center
Find out which populations rely most on ambulance transport
Could take more than a week to add information back into system
Second annual communications vehicle rally in California highlights move toward more, smaller, more-capable rigs
In its second year, California’s communications vehicle rally focuses on interoperability
Dispatcher had been indicted last year for manufacturing marijuana
The group is comprised of major national organizations representing police, fire and EMS agencies
Sara Macomber is accused of selling on the drugs
Three disciplined over what DeKalb County terms a violation of policy
Former child TV star Gary Coleman was bleeding from the back of his head and “bubbling at the mouth” after falling at his Utah home
Of the complaints, just over a third were about ambulances not arriving quickly enough, while another third were about quality of care
Nurses help low-risk callers get proper care while cutting costs
Auditors: Federal money spent appropriately, but state’s emergency plan remains incomplete
Family claims the ambulance was taken to the wrong address by its GPS
Drill brings together local, state and federal agencies
Death raises concerns about response time for rural residents
Erie County Fire Wire started as a hobby but has become a popular resource among emergency workers
Ultra wireless broadband will offer instantaneous speed for the new line, which is vital to emergency workers when seconds count
Non-emergencies will now be taken to a clinic
District spokesman says high school at fault for not having an ambulance on the site
Officials denied the appeal of 2 paramedics disciplined for the death of a Pittsburgh man who died waiting 30 hours for an ambulance
Ambulance took 22 minutes to reach a head trauma patient
Calls that require emergency medical services will now be handled by a computer
EMS workers circled his house for 37 minutes because they couldn’t find the address on their outdated map
The 13 proposed towers would improve signal strength for responders
62-year-old called ambulance service up to 3 times a day with imaginary ailments