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🚨 Exciting news from Pennsylvania! NBC News' Kate Snow reported that Emergency call centers in the state are embracing cutting-edge technology, now allowing citizens to share live video with #dispatchers during 911 calls. it's evident that in the recent years, #advancedtechnologies have rapidly developed in the private sector. However, public services and citizen access to common goods have lagged behind in today's competitive landscape. Let's take the example of #videocalls. While we can use video calls for connecting with family and friends, interacting with colleagues, participating in #seminars, #conferences, lessons, #meetings, and even for #entertainment, the same level of technological advancement is not seen when it comes to fundamental citizen rights such as access to #healthservices, guaranteeing #safetyandsecurity, and protecting the environment by reporting fires to the fire brigades. This limitation is evident in the form of being limited to SOS voice calls, which come with language, health, and distance barriers but by investing in the public sector, promoting #competition, and enabling access to common goods, we can safeguard both lives and the #environment. It's great to see tangible improvements in Emergency Supply Chains finally! Let's ensure that advanced technologies are used for the greater good! #EmergencyTechnology #EmergencyResponse #PublicSafety #Innovation #EmergencyVideoCall #SOSVideoCall #EmergencySupplyChain #SavingLives #TechnologyForGood #FirstResponder #Dispatcher #Centralist #CommunityEngagement #EnvironmentalProtection #SDG https://lnkd.in/dmQXaZEy Further References: https://lnkd.in/d4mcfuw7 https://lnkd.in/dJUYbsem

In an emergency, Americans are taught to call 9-1-1. But what if call centers could also receive texts, images, and video from people reporting emergencies? Our new report looks at efforts to upgrade federally operated 911 call centers to next generation technology that can do just that: https://lnkd.in/eTT2MbqM

The 911 center in Hamburg is leveraging new technology to enhance emergency response. Here's the scoop: - With "Prepared Live," emergency callers can have face-to-face video interactions with dispatchers. - Video calls provide invaluable visual information, helping officers accurately assess the situation. - The trial in Hamburg has shown promising results, potentially revolutionizing emergency response city-wide. What are your thoughts on this innovative approach to emergency assistance? Let's start a conversation about the future of emergency response! https://app.quuu.uk/r/A6B

W3W is a good system.

I posted this picture earlier this week, asking what was wrong with it. There's a story behind this picture. This AED was located at a golf resort in Pennsylvania. While at a work function at the resort, a friend of mine collapsed in cardiac arrest about 20 feet from this AED. Thankfully, while most of the people around him had no idea what to do, two of his co-workers jumped into action and began CPR. Miraculously, my friend survived after 20 minutes of bystander CPR and being shocked by an AED/ Cardiac Monitor brough by EMS. Even more incredibly, he's doing great today with little to no neurological impact besides self-admitted minor lapses in short-term memory. The AED that was on the wall 20 feet away? It never left the cabinet. It was never determined exactly why the AED wasn't retrieved, but here are a few of my thoughts on it. 1. The outside of the cabinet reads "trained rescuers only." Kyle Bernaciak nailed this one. AEDs, especially the newer ones, are incredibly user-friendly and easy to use. You should not be afraid to put one into-action if the situation calls for it! No idea if someone at the resort looked at it and felt they weren't qualified, but it's unfortunate to think that may have happened. 2. This is a non-connected AED. Meaning, it doesn't connect to WI-FI or cellular networks to self-monitor and send alerts if it needs a new battery or has expired pads. And it surely doesn't communicate with responding EMS/Fire or the area hospitals. Is there a chance someone did go look at the AED and realized the battery was dead? It's a scary thought. Don't shortchange yourself - AEDs that connect to WI-FI/ Cellular towers aren't much more expensive than ones that don't, with a huge benefit of always knowing your AED is ready to use when it's needed. 3. This AED is at least 13 years old. I only know this because I know Medtronic divested the LIFEPAK brand in 2011. This means it was 12 years old when it was needed, and had already been in-service about 50% longer than its designed useful life of 8 years. Does this mean it wouldn't have worked? Not necessarily. But it does mean that the resort was taking a big risk having essential life-saving equipment on their wall beyond its useful life. Do you know how old your AED(s) are? 4. The one great thing in this picture is that every AED in the LIFEPAK family ,even to this day, has the highest escalating energy on the market (360J). Some people experiencing cardiac arrest require greater energy to convert back to a normal rhythm. Unfortunately, many AEDs on the market today will only shock to 150 or 200J, and might not be enough energy for some victims. Whether or not this resort knew it, I can at least appreciate that they went with the best thing on the market at the time. AEDs have advanced greatly in the last few years, and I love helping agencies, departments, organizations, community groups, etc., get the life-saving equipment they need. If I can help, please reach out!

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Tomorrow, David will join Stephanie Coueignoux ("Quinn-You") once again at 11:30 a.m! Tune in to hear them discuss the recent shocking events from the campaign trail. Watch on TV at the Fox News channel or online at https://livenowfox.com Hope to see you there! #livenow #foxnews #politics #politicalupdate

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In this free webinar, SS8's Simon Mason presents how real-time and historical location monitoring using MSISDNs, as well as advanced geofencing and alerting, help protect society. https://hubs.la/Q02vSZ5X0 #location #lawenforcement #intelligence #emergencyservices #firstresponders Mobile Europe