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Originally Posted by DaveH
the most effective thing is to call 911 directly by cellphone.
Forget going through "dispatch" with extra critical delay, possible busy
blockage, mangled details etc. The 911 operator may have to call back
for details. Even a de-registered cellphone can make a 911 call (I've
not verified this myself). This to me is one difference between running
and effective operation, and "playing radio".
Dave
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Well, I fully agree. However, we've been told that all requests for emergency assistance must go through our dispatcher. In previous years, people were calling 911 for everything, including band-aids. We were told this is NOT to happen this year and that if a volunteer needs 911 assistance, it is to go through our dispatcher.