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Communications And Dispatch
On the Tech Horizon: New software leads to decreased patient mortality
Some far-fetched-sounding technology might be used by EMS systems in the near future.
Program Predicts 911 Caller s Survival Chances
Japanese researchers have developed a computer program which may be able to tell from an emergency call if the caller is about to die.
Last Word
MedStar EMS cuts down on ˙habitual clientsÓ; North Last Vegas firefighter/EMTs don pink for a breast cancer cure; and a Maryland ambulance fails to find its way to a call.
Rescue Beacon Technology Becomes a Problem for Rescuers
If they had not been toting the device that works like Onstar for hikers, "we would have never attempted this hike," one of them said after the third rescue crew forced them to board their chopper. It's a growing problem facing the men and women who risk their lives when they believe others are in danger of losing theirs.
Maryland County First in Nation to Receive Emergency Dispatch Accreditation
The Harford County EOC is only the second center in the world to achieve all three levels of accreditation, with the first center being in Alberta, Canada.
Comments Sought for Draft Channel Naming Standards
The issue of common channel naming has been on the forefront since the mid-1980s and was again highlighted during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 and Hurricane Katrina.
Lauderdale County EMS Adding Ambulance Coverage
Lauderdale EMS Director Bruce Carson said he and other emergency officials took a close look at expanding to provide better service.
AMR & FEMA Prepare for Federal Disasters
FEMA's National Ambulance Contract with AMR allows for improved federal disaster response.
The Coming Dispatch Revolution Is Here
Most 9-1-1 callers can send real-time images and videos from the field, but most emergency dispatch centers can't use them. Learn how one agency easily moved into a brave new world of dispatch technology.
Despite GPS, Instructions, Md. Amb. Never Arrives on Scene
Firefighters on the scene tried unsuccessfully to guide the ambulance from Riverdale VFD to the scene. Eventually a second ambulance had to be sent to transport the patient.
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Worker Rescued From Maryland Parking Garage Collapse
Victim was buried for four hours under a 55,000-pound slab.
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Parking Garage Collapses at Maryland Shopping Mall
“Extended extrication” being done for a person pinned under a key section.
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Search Continues for Child in Minnesota Landslide
One child killed, two injured when gravel gives way at popular park.
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Minnesota Park Landslide
One child dead, two injured and a fourth is missing during field trip tragedy.
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Day 6 in Pictures: Ambulance Leadership Forum
The Ambulance Leadership Forum in Warwickshire, England.
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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Sneak peek of customizable run forms & more.
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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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