While most people who dial 911 are reporting real emergencies such as fires, shootings and heart attacks, others call simply to complain about things like parking tickets. “Like, 'How do I pay ...

The sooner you communicate your emergency clearly and accurately to the operator, the faster help can be dispatched. This guide will explain when you should call 911 and walk you through the ...

Dr. Ameera Haamid, the associate emergency medical services medical director of the Chicago South EMS System, agreed that ...

Health First said it will be opening two free-standing emergency departments. One will be adjacent to Health First's Business ...

What if fire and EMS services could do more than respond to emergencies ... these initiatives reduce 911 calls, prevent hospital readmissions, and align resources more effectively to improve ...

if someone is in a situation where it is not safe to place a voice call to 911; or if a medical emergency has left the person incapable of speech. “Calling is better than texting because ...

situations in which it would be unsafe to call 911 or medical emergencies that render someone unable to speak. The program has been in the works for about six months across two of the county’s ...