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Communications Software Helps Alabama County Catch 911 Pranksters

MCEMCD traced the false emergency calls to a Punkin Center volunteer firefighter.

Posted Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Wisconsin Pilot Program Uses Paramedics In-Home to Reduce ER Visits

Community paramedics will make contact with discharged patient within 24 hours.

Posted Friday, August 12, 2011

Police Frustrated Over Oregon Hospital's Response To Nearby Crash

They were told to call 911 for an ambulance.

Posted Friday, February 11, 2011

Fee Considered For Calif. Nursing Facility Non-Emergency Calls

Calls have increased by 22 percent over the past year.

Posted Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Rural Metro Deals With NY 911 Abuse

One man called the service 313 times last year.

Posted Monday, November 1, 2010

Change Viewed In Florida EMS Dispatching

Groups of non-life-threatening calls identified.

Posted Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Florida Dispatchers Frustrated Over 911 Abuse

"I need a ride and I am hungry," he told dispatchers.

Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Homeless Man Calls 911 For Hot Chocolate

Eskelsen identified himself as "the sheriff of Washington County,"

Posted Thursday, September 2, 2010

Homeless Program Aims to Stop 911 Abuse in Maine

Program tries to ease strain on emergency rooms and other public services.

Posted Wednesday, July 14, 2010

No Ambulance for Toothache: Virginia Departments Switching to Need-Based Response

Call with a toothache and you might get a van with a part-time EMT.

Posted Friday, May 14, 2010



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