Cumberland Goodwill EMS’ Post

Last week stats: 9/9 to 9/15 2024 Total Calls: 242 (175 911 emergencies, 67 routine scheduled service calls) Busiest Day: Friday (47 calls) Shift Report: A Shift (40 calls) // B Shift (28 calls) // C Shift (113 calls) // D Shift (61 calls) Top primary impression: Altered Mental Status (11 calls) Top Dispatches: Generic "Sick Person" (31 calls) and Fall Victims (28 calls) Picture: The new Medic 240, which will be inspected by the region in the next few days and will be responding to emergencies in our area immediately after that!

Last week stats: 7/15 to 7/21 2024 Total Calls: 229 (173 911 emergencies, 56 routine scheduled service calls) Busiest Day: Tuesday and Friday (39 calls each) Busiest Shift: C Shift (108 calls) Top primary impression: Abdominal Paint (12 calls) Top Dispatches: Generic "Sick Person" (35 calls) and Fall Victims (24 calls) Picture: Rig check's being performed in the bay

🚨 **Why Staying Calm During a 911 Call is Super Important!** 🚨 We get it – emergencies can be super stressful! But staying calm and answering our questions quickly and clearly helps us get you the help you need faster. 🚑🚒🚓 Our questions are crucial for updating responders with the info they need to assist you. Meet Telecommunicator Robert Norton, one of our trained professionals ready to guide you through those tough moments. Robert has been with us since 2021 and brought valuable experience from university police dispatch. He’s here to help you stay calm and get those all-important answers for our responders. 🕵️♂️ So, next time you call 911, take a deep breath and remember: staying calm helps us help you faster! 💪

Did you know that 3 out of 5 fire deaths happen in properties without working smoke alarms? Smoke alarms save lives, but they can only do their job if they’re in good working order. Take a moment today to check your smoke alarms and ensure they’re ready to protect you and your loved ones! Visit www.ozarkfire.org for tips on keeping your home safe.

Is 911 Still Working? Panic Overwhelms Emergency Services Discover the shocking truth behind the recent wave of unnecessary calls to emergency services. Learn how this denial of service phenomenon has put lives at risk and disrupted genuine emergencies. Understanding the impact and finding solutions are critical in this eye-opening video. #EmergencyServices #911Calls #DenialOfService #PanicMode #PublicSafety #EmergencyResponse #CallerResponsibility #DisruptiveBehavior #EmergencyAwareness #LivesAtRisk

February's Real Emergency Call Series example shows the attention and care our operators give when someone is in distress. Going above and beyond to ensure the person entrapped is as comfortable as possible while help is on the way. More Real Emergency Calls: https://lnkd.in/gP5vgkQb

It's #NationalPreparednessMonth and all month long we'll share tips to get and stay prepared in case of emergencies. A great (and easy) place to start? Smoke alarms: if you have them, test them to make sure they work. Don't have them? Or they're broken? The Red Cross can help!

Smoke alarms play a vital role in reducing fire-related death and injuries. When properly installed and maintained, smoke alarms can sense smoke well before people can, thus alerting them to potential danger. Learn more at: https://ow.ly/2LTz50Tg3PP #FireSafety #FirePreventionWeek

It's vital to recognize the early signs of a water leak in your home so that experts like us can intervene and repair the problem promptly. https://ow.ly/OyIg50TGMq6

Working smoke alarms save lives! Did you know that if a fire starts in your home you may have as little as two minutes to escape? During a fire, early warning from a working smoke alarm plus a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives. Tap here to request your free smoke alarms: https://rdcrss.org/3PeKoWX