EMS Dispatch

Unfortunately, the author does not give an answer to his question. His data and argument is that we run more EMS calls than Fire calls. Tell me something I don't already know. I think that Portland State University should get their money back.

Rock County, WI Public Safety Lip Dub Video

The typical stereotype for dispatchers (also known as Communications Officers) is that they move on and are not supposed to grieve, they are mostly unseen, unheard and their feelings and emotions are not considered. Who will check on them from the outside?

This 911 call is priceless. You won't believe why this 4 year old boy called 911. Hilarious!

On August 21, 2012, baby Kylie was born at home. Her mother had been carrying her for 26 weeks. Quick thinking just prior to Kylie's birth resulted in a 911 call that sent E13, M4, and RS-1 to the house. Engine 13 got there quickly. What we were met with we weren't prepared for...in fact, this is one of those calls that you are only prepared for IF you had run a similar call in the past (experience) and maybe not even then.

EnRoutePro is a low cost system that can be used to introduce technology into rigs. It can also be set up as a back-up way to access critical information for departments that already have a way to send content through their MDCs.

Recently, I did a product review online of NowForce - Emergency Response Solutions. Keep reading to find out what they are all about and how to enter to win a complete system for your department.

Here you will find the names of most of the top Fire/EMS smart phone applications (Apps) as shared by the readers on the Fire Critic Facebook page. Most are found on either your iphone or Android marketplaces. All you have to do is use the terms below to search for them on your phone.

The victims identities in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion are still being processed. I have still not seen any "official" word on exactly who died and what their role was at the scene. Below you will find that there are currently believed to be 9 firefighters dead after the tragedy.

Audio & Video: West, Texas Fertilizer Plant Fire and Explosion. 2 Confirmed Dead, Hundreds Injured. Reports also of 60+ Dead including Firefighters, EMS, and PD