News - Powered by Yahoo NewsDispatch lag slows Los Angeles Fire Department call respons
Operators on average take far longer than the national standard to send rescuers, a Los Angeles Times analysis shows. When Javier Ortiz collapsed in his backyard in Echo Park, rescuers were stationed in a firehouse just a half-mile away.
Thu, 17 May 2012 19:32:03 -0700 -
Regional dispatch system to reduce costs for Bedford Heights, Maple Heights and Bedfor
Bedford Heights has joined with Maple Heights, Bedford and Bedford University Hospital, to create a 911 regional dispatch system to be more efficient and reduce costs among the three communities.
Mon, 21 May 2012 09:23:58 -0700 -
Dispatch overcomes blind spot
Rio Rancho Police officers can?t communicate with emergency dispatchers on their hand-held radios in some areas of the city due to a recent update to comply with a federal mandate to shift radio signa
Tue, 22 May 2012 23:29:31 -0700 -
Elko Dispatch works on 9-1-1 upgrad
A dispatcher from Central Dispatch Center in Elko views a computer screen Wednesday of information relative to emergency services in Elko County. The system is called CAD, or computer aided dispatch.
Fri, 18 May 2012 08:24:34 -0700 -
Richmond Times Dispatch turns new pag
A lead story this morning in the Richmond Times Dispatch was its own sale to Berkshire Hathaway, owned by billionaire Warren Buffett.
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:42:05 -0700 -
Chronicling the Richmond Times-Dispatch's histor
The sale of the Times-Dispatch is just the latest milestone in Richmond's newspaper history.
Thu, 17 May 2012 14:57:05 -0700 -
Colwood mayor objects to CRD dispatch pla
Dispute comes before switching service from Langford to Saanich
Tue, 22 May 2012 11:45:24 -0700 -
Hamilton, Ipswich to study shared dispatc
Hamilton and Ipswich have agreed to study a shared emergency dispatch system.
Tue, 22 May 2012 08:18:45 -0700 -
'Dispatch Photogs to the Astor Place Chase Bank!'
Sometimes the pictures just don't match the words, as with today's breathless reporting of a possible run on Greek banks accompanied by photos of ATM users calmly standing in line. On John Hudson's post, which featured a composite of those photos from Reuters and Zero Hedge (where writers were also breathlessly worrying about a bank run), commenter Miles astutely pointed out that the lines at ...
Wed, 16 May 2012 15:20:21 -0700 -
County-wide dispatch center in the work
Bremen not taking part PLYMOUTH ? In the near future, several municipalities in the county may share the same dispatch center, located at the Marshall County Jail. Currently, both Plymouth and Bremen operate their own 911 dispatch.
Sat, 19 May 2012 06:08:58 -0700 -