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.
Radios in a ‘holding pattern’
The thunderstorms that swept through Southwest Virginia on Thursday caused the interruption of emergency services for more than an hour
Owners of Fire Alarm Control Systems, Inc., donated two high-capability mobile radios to EMS branch
Emergency radio dispatch system will not receive upgrades
Study found skipping mouth-to-mouth CPR and a motivational 911 call taker can make a big difference in saving a life
System will use technology to better manage the transportation and ambulance care of 60,000 people annually
The MGM Grand directly dialed American Medical Response
The FCC still wants to auction off the D-Block to a commercial wireless carrier but the Public Safety Alliance is gaining steam in opposition
Trapped man repeatedly called 911 despite bad connection; responders never sent
Nearly $5M spent on project ‘several years away’ from complete upgrade
Investigation launched after a 79-year-old woman died as a pair of EMTs stood just feet away outside her locked front door
Paramedics in Fla. question use of $500,000 technology aimed to help decrease response time
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