When dealing with a medical emergency, minutes and even seconds can be the difference between life and death.
Grant County Central Dispatch workers are in the process of being trained in Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) to be able to talk 911 callers through ways they can help manage medical situations while an ambulance is on the way, according to Public Safety Communications Director Michael Clayton…
When I began my career in public safety as a front-line dispatcher in 2001, I quickly realized that my job was no longer just a “job.” It was a career that provided the opportunity to help my fellow citizens in the Augusta community. I set my sights on moving into a leadership position, where I could make an even greater impact, and began to work toward that goal.
When I moved into the sergeant role a few years later, I had my first taste of leadership. The traditional challenges that can take place when moving from colleague to boss became apparent, and I began looking into training programs to help me gain a better understanding of leadership. This was my first step in building my professional training toolkit…
Two years ago, Kosciusko County government embarked on having a health and wellness program for its employees.
On Tuesday, the county commissioners recognized some employees for their success in a walking program.
“We’re now in the second year, and we’ve had several programs. We’ve seen some decreases in some of the numbers. And, two years in a row, we’ve done a Walk-IN that’s managed by Purdue Extension,” County Administrator Marsha McSherry told the county commissioners at their meeting Tuesday…
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -First responders in Dodge county are one step closer to having a new public safety radio system.
It’s a 10 million dollar project that aims to keep everyone safe in an emergency situation.
First responders rely on a radio system to communicate with dispatch.
It’s where they get information on where a fire may be or what calls law enforcement need to go to…
For years, local officials and residents have raised alarms over mishandled dispatches by the District’s Office of Unified Communications, which handles the city’s 911 calls. A recent error during a water-rescue operation in the Potomac River has renewed calls for transparency, and the city says it may be opening its own investigation into the issue.
Earlier this month, police recovered the bodies of three men who had been boating in the Potomac River and gone overboard: Mustafa Haidar, 26; Ahmad “Johnny” Noory, 28; and Omid Rabani, 23….
