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I think what were aiming to do is just state specifically in our code response policy something akin to: " rumbler siren should be used in congested traffic, highway situations, and to gain intersection control. Refrain from use in residential areas, unless an above stated situation." The...

Our new toy arrived today with the first rumbler siren for our county. While I think we expect it to be useful, I can see people easily over using it in what is an area that is still primarily rural and shuts down after midnight... That said, does anyone perhaps have a specific policy on the...

Like the others have said they very greatly and do have an effect, but it's not gonna be a magical cure for system abuse and caller diversion. Speaking very generally from the 911 call center side of the system diversion programs (including social worker type teams) are generally redirecting...

We don't do it on active emergency calls in our 911 center, but for obvious deaths, crisis calls, etc. I encourage my personnel to offer available local resources that are nondenominational, and contact clergy if a family would like. Personal note, also a catholic. When I was field response I'd...

Like has been said, it can be done. As someone legal responsible for a public safety radio system... I would you throw you under a bus in a heart beat. Depending on system contracts, the system warranties can be voided by unauthorized equipment. In my particular case the state could throw our...

Part of leadership is accepting that. I'm a firm believer in servant leadership, but sometimes you have to be one. I'm younger than half my employees and got my position from work and educational experience. I know they all aren't my biggest fans, and they're entitled to their opinions. But...

Sorry, a little late to the game. Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion 1861-1865 it's a large multi volume set filled with cases and diagrams, basically only available online access through the NIH. The actual hard copies and reprints are very pricey. It always amazes me...

I figured costs and local hurdles would be big enough. But yes at the FCC and also local level there are subscriber limits. You are less to get your agency in trouble than yourself. That's especially true if your caught with a amateur radio someone has set into the public safety bands. Also...

If... you were to purchase a radio it would depend on several factors specific to your public safety radio system. They aren't a 1 size fits all item. Then there's the issue of getting it programmed, flashed, etc. Also the initial cost for a new one actually guaranteed to work would vary between...

First EMS call: CVA while working casino security... the guy was more concerned about his slots than being assessed. He literally was playing with his left hand since he had major right deficit... It was more awkward than bad, but I had a good experienced crew guiding me. First "Fire" call: ...

We wouldn't have thought about wheelchair, but we found out our local NGO mass transit provider is doing over 300 transports a week and can't even meet the demand.

We're a physically large, but small rural county, with limited funding options... so we've just kind of started toying with the idea as a possibility.

I'm just curious if I can get a list or links to government, not private EMS services, that provide IFT and even wheelchair services if possible.

Yeah essentially how it works most places is that once a call is determined to be omega or even alpha level (completely non emergent) they are transferred to a nurse line, which refers them to urgent care, arranges doctor appointments, and provide general care instructions. If they determine in...

IAED made the canned scripts about 5-6 years ago. Interestingly enough, Salt Lake City tried it and abandoned it. I think there are around 10 or so agencies using it or a version of it. The problem with using nurses is it prices small overtaxed systems right out of their markets... Personnally...

Fair enough, I’m not their biggest fan by any means. The only positive they had is speed since they’re just medic staffed, but with their change in practices, it can take upwards of 20 minutes for us to get a helicopter from 10 miles down the road.

I do have to say Maryland State Police Aviation, since 2008,seems to be on it from the safety aspect. But perhaps a lot of that has to do with being a state entity, and a for profit entity.

We try with our EMS providers, especially since we’re a single county entity. We’ve all but given up on our volunteer fire departments and most of the LEOs. I wish more agencies did ride alongs/ sit ins that went both ways. My guys and gals do over 100 hours of ride alongs with each agency, and...

I get shop talk, etc. but perhaps before people start complaining about my comm center staff, without having any idea what the hell we are or were doing at the time of a call... They should probably learn who they are talking to... I’m not gonna hold it against them real long, but it’s not like...

I wanted to add some more food for thought, here are 3 degree outlines: AAS in EMS http://m.ecatalog.chesapeake.edu/#programdetails1 BS in Emergency Health Services (paramedic concentration) https://ehs.umbc.edu/coursework/ And a 3 year degree from Canada...