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.
Public safety professionals across all disciplines have been waiting for more than 15 years for the construction of an interoperable national network for wireless and data communications
A high-tech and effective EMS response depends on citizens being able to activate 911 and accurately describe their emergency
Ricardo Martinez was 20 when he got his first job as a 911 dispatcher; he quickly found out that the job wasn’t going to get easier but harder
Drowned 4-year-old daughter, attempted to drown 2-year-old son
Communications supervisor: Callers ‘get irate with us because they just want help’
$1 million appropriation results in 743 new digital emergency radios
Cardiac equipment installed to provide immediate emergency response
Major upgrades for Midwest metropolis’ safety network
Damaged port complicates ship deliveries, airport overcrowded
Fire officials attribute problem to way dispatchers handle calls
Dispatchers spend more time questioning cell-phone callers on their locations
Statewide test will employ a never-used code to be applied in a national crisis
Real solutions will take guts and time to implement, but are well worth considering
