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EMS Communications:
The ECT (Call-taker/Dispatcher) is often the first link to a patient in a Medical Emergency, whether they call via 9-1-1, or through a business line. For all calls requiring EMS assistance, the ECT collects all pertinent information about the emergency, dispatches the appropriate resources, and then offers incident specific Pre-Arrival Instructions. All ECT's are certified as Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMD's) by the Vermont Enhanced 9-1-1 Board. This certification provides the ECT with the knowledge required to properly process medical related calls utilizing the Board's EMD Manual. The EMD Manual is divided into common medical emergencies or injury call types. Once the ECT has identified the call type, specific Key Questions will be asked and appropriate Pre-Arrival Instruction will be offered to the caller. All information obtained from the caller will be relayed to the EMS Crews, allowing for better pre-hospital patient care. During the past year multiple calls have been received by the SCC from callers requesting Pre-Arrival Instructions only. Due to the liability of providing these instructions, the SCC will only provide Pre-Arrival Instructions in conjunction with the response of the appropriate EMS Provider. If you are looking for information relating to a medical problem, please consult with your personal physician. As needed, the ECT will offer directions to the Ambulance and First Response Crews, utilizing the Enhanced 9-1-1 computerized mapping system. The ECT is also authorized to dispatch Backup Agencies based on the call type or incident location using the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. The utilization of these systems and the EMD Manual are designed to help reduce response times and allow for better pre-hospital patient care. Agencies Served
Updated: 04/30/2008 |
In 2007, the Shelburne Communications Center (SCC) dispatched 2,137 calls requiring Emergency Medical Services (EMS), including First Responders and Ambulance Crews. These calls ranged from Abdominal Pain/Injury, Allergic Reactions, Breathing Problems, Burns, Chest Pain/Injury, Cardiac Arrest, Choking, Diabetic Problems, Falls, Fractures, Stroke and Motor Vehicle Crashes. 
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