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NREMT EMR First Responder

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In the majority of communities within the United States, the EMS system is accessed by calling 911. The ___________ is the center that handles emergency dispatching within a community.
  1. PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point)
  2. 911 Call Center
  3. Emergency Operations Center
  4. Ambulance Coordination Center
Explanation
Answer: A - The Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) is the communications center that initially answers 911 calls. The center may or may not actually dispatch EMS resources to an emergency as sometimes the call for service may be transferred to another person, such as a private ambulance company, who actually dispatches resources.
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