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鈥檚 efficiency. Stay informed and improve your emergency response strategies with these valuable resources.
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In Pierce County, Washington, five 911 centers unified into South Sound 911, streamlining emergency communication and inspiring nationwide public safety improvements
From escaped kangaroos and raccoon invasions to mistaken international rescue calls, these bizarre incidents show that not every emergency is life-or-death
Any given shift, right?
Ventura County began using text 911 dispatchers in 2021
Morgan County 911 dispatchers describe the rewards and challenges that come with the job
Antoinette Finau served as an emergency services dispatcher with the Alameda County Sheriff鈥檚 Office for nearly 3 years
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鈥淚鈥檝e got shots fired and an officer down,鈥� a marshal can be heard saying over police radio. 鈥淢ultiple rounds are being fired at officers鈥�
Regardless of pushback, providers have a responsibility to put the safety of the patient above all else when on scene
The Albert Lea Fire Rescue community risk reduction program provides follow-up with EMS patients and has the interest of other agencies
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The program will deploy 911-integrated drones, equipped with AEDs, naloxone and tourniquets to assist in emergencies such as cardiac arrests, opioid overdoses and trauma incidents
A Horry County man called 911 three times before getting an answer while his wife was having a seizure
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration鈥檚 Office of EMS is monitoring the incidents in Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota and Texas
President Biden鈥檚 letter acknowledges the dedication of public safety telecommunicators and applauds the lifesaving service of 911 heroes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration鈥檚 National 911 Program has gathered a variety of resources to help you celebrate your colleagues and other 911 centers
First responders in Santa Fe County are currently using an unsecure, aging system with many dead spots
First-of-its-kind technology immediately delivers 鈥榚yes on the scene鈥� to 911 professionals empowering them to give precise details to first responders to accelerate and improve their response
Consider adding these often-encountered patients to your EMT or paramedic class鈥檚 patient assessment drills or high-fidelity patient simulations
Learn how emerging AI applications will impact dispatch, ePCR, education and revenue cycle management
$46 million in state funding will give dispatchers across the state more accurate caller location information
Oakland County said the county鈥檚 P25 replaces the 20-year-old radio system it had and will support faster response times and more robust connections
The Orange County Sheriff鈥檚 Department is implementing a 911 screening process that involves a few short questions to determine if a deputy or a mental health expert will respond to the call
RAND report finds 911 and 988 mental health hotline require coordination from law enforcement, mental health specialists and others to promote interoperability
Matt Zavadsky, MS-HA, EMT, details the impact of integrating a 211 system into the 911 process and the benefits to the community
When it became clear the woman鈥檚 heart rate was dangerously unstable, the jail staff used a defibrillator to restore her heartbeat to a normal rhythm
Of the 1.3 million calls answered by Atlanta鈥檚 emergency line last year, only 45,000 were considered high-priority
A recently published white paper establishes a path for public safety legislative advocacy
鈥淚 hope by inviting a current 911 dispatcher, I am able to bring awareness to this important issue and my bill, the 911 Saves Act to finally give them the recognition and resources they need and deserve,鈥� Rep. Norma Torres said
Taking the concept of the right care, to the right person at the right resource to a new level
Regional agencies cover calls allowing Burnsville officials to focus on the families of the fallen
San Diego Fire-Rescue Dispatcher Juliana Rubio has been on the job for 36 years and the reunion with the Haskins was only the second time a patient sought her out
A 7-year-old girl died inside a 4-to-5-foot-deep hole she and her brother were digging at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach
First responder agencies across the country had suggested residents use a landline to report an emergency during the outage
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