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Understanding the Needs on Scene
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Prehospital Care Perspective
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Ray G.Deputy Chief
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“A solid incident begins with solid communication. The Alarm Room is helping departments understand that dispatchers are part of the command structure, not outside of it.”
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“We’ve always said our dispatchers are our lifeline—The Alarm Room shows how to truly support that lifeline.”
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