The county dispatch center where you work employs Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMDs) as call takers. This enables the dispatch center to:
A) handle all emergency calls, including those for police, fire, and EMS.
B) provide medical instructions to the caller prior to the arrival of EMS.
C) use computer technology when dispatching the closest ambulance.
D) properly utilize an enhanced 911 call-taking system.
B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. Ellis I B. Ellis II C. Ellis III D. Ellis IV
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