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Dispatch Services
Osage Ambulance is currently dispatched by
Osage County E-911
Communications. The Osage County 9-1-1 Center provides emergency dispatch
services for all of Osage County, Missouri and is governed by the Osage County
Commissioners.
Calling 9-1-1
After you call
911...
Listen to the
dispatcher
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Dispatchers are trained in helping you provide some first
aid - Specialize training not only allows dispatchers to know what
agencies to send to what type of emergencies, but it also allows dispatchers
to gather information and help you provide care while waiting for EMS to
Arrive.
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Stay Calm - The dispatcher will confirm where you
are and probably a call back number. These are very important in case you get
disconnected. They will also ask you questions about your condition or the
person you are calling about. If they give you instructions, try to follow
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Below are helpful
hints that could help us locate you faster
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When expecting an ambulance
arrival, leave Your porch light on and door open.
alternative -
inexpensive flashing
reflector "normally used for bicycling or skateboarding" can be purchased
at Wal-mart for under $10. this can be clipped to the mail box or screen
door.
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Paint your address
number on the curb in front your house.
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Use 4 inch numbers to
designate you house. Make sure the number is visible from the street.
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Street / Road Signs
- If The street or road sign in your area become missing
or poorly visible, report it to your city or county official for
replacement.
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Rural Areas -
If you live in a
rural area you can sometimes be difficult to find. You can improve your
visibility by following a few simple steps:
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Make sure your mail
boxes are free from clutter i.e.: trees, bushes & trash cans. these things
can sometimes keep us from reading your box numbers. |
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If you live off of the
main road on an unmarked road or long driveway, be sure to mark your
numerical address at the end of the road or driveway. |
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Mark your mail box on
both sides " a lot of times we pass up a house because our direction of
travel is opposite of the box numbers" |
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If we can't find
you ~ We can't help you!
Help us ~ Help You
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