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Paramedic Returns to Work with Prosthetic Leg
His leg was amputated above the knee after falling 110 feet during a hike.
County in Florida Seeks to Send Fewer Paramedics to Less-Urgent Calls
However, just about anyone who wants an ambulance ride to the emergency room will get one.
Mandatory Training for Florida Dispatchers Under Way
A 2008 murder led to state law requiring mandatory training of 9-1-1 operators.
Misplaced 9-1-1 Call Prompts School Lockdown in Ohio
A participant in an active shooter simulation mistakenly called 9-1-1 instead of the designated training dispatch phone number.
New Ohio 9-1-1 Center Finally to See Light of Day
The sheriff's dispatch center is merging with the 9-1-1 center.
New Voice Alert System Streamlining Call Response
With the new technology, the robotic voice dispatches calls over the radio one time.
Spotty Cellular Service Linked to Elderly New York Couple’s Death
Morris’ car slid down an embankment and became stuck.
Pa. City's 9-1-1 Dispatch System Fails for Second Time in Month
Dispatchers used hand-held radios to call out ambulance crews for two hours.
New Technology Targets Ways to Reduce Ambulance Response Time in N.M.
It helps the staff predict exactly where ambulances should be placed at any hour.
NYC's New 9-1-1 Call Center Adopts Sept. 11 Changes
Operators are now able to give callers details about emergency events.
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