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    Hands-only CPR, pushy dispatchers are lifesavers
    More bystanders are willing to attempt CPR if an emergency dispatcher gives them firm and direct instructions — especially if they can just press on the chest and skip the mouth-to-mouth, according to new research.
    by Greg at July 29th, 2010 at 09:07 am
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    LAPD 911: Don’t blame operators for a crumbling system
    A veteran of LAPD dispatch recently responded to an article in the Los Angeles Times that she felt unfairly targeted emergency dispatchers in the wake of a union orchestrated sickout.
    by Greg at July 9th, 2010 at 08:07 am
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    Stroke symptoms still may not prompt 9-1-1 call
    People who realize that stroke symptoms are occurring in a family member or friend still may not call 9-1-1 — delaying vital treatment, according to research published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.
    by Greg at May 17th, 2010 at 08:05 am
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    Detroit 911 under fire for handling of child callers
    Jayla Barford’s Thanksgiving was interrupted last year when a relative collapsed and appeared to stop breathing. The 13-year-old’s mother gave first aid, screaming at Jayla to phone for help. “I called 911, but the operator thought I was playing on the phone,” Jayla said. “She kept telling me I’d get in trouble if I didn’t...
    by Greg at April 26th, 2010 at 08:04 am
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    Give disabled cellphones for 911 calls: advocate
    A Winnipeg, Canada advocate for the disabled said it’s about time the government funded prepaid cellphones for all people who use wheelchairs because of the random acts of violence they face.
    by Greg at March 12th, 2010 at 09:03 am
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    Florida House committee passes 911 privacy bill
    A Florida House panel has approved a bill aimed at barring the public from hearing 911 calls unless a judge rules in favor to make an exception.
    by Greg at March 11th, 2010 at 02:03 pm
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    Should 9-1-1 Calls Be Released?
    Several states are now debating whether 9-1-1 calls should be treated as public records that can be released to the media.
    by Greg at March 3rd, 2010 at 11:03 am
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