Cards (911) -
: They provide clear, step-by-step directions for the caller, ranging from simple tasks like turning on a porch light to high-stakes medical interventions like performing CPR or assisting in childbirth.
: Physical injuries resulting from accidents or violence.
The system categorizes emergencies into four distinct groups, often identified by colored banners for quick recognition by the dispatcher: : High-priority medical crises. Cards (911)
The primary goal of the Cards 911 system is to standardize the response of a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).
: The project was designed as part of the "Tickets" Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) project but can also function as a standalone program for emergency services. Incident Card Classifications : They provide clear, step-by-step directions for the
: General health-related emergencies.
, or the Cards 911 Project , is a specialized set of open-source emergency medical dispatch (EMD) protocols designed to guide emergency services dispatchers through emergency calls. Instead of relying on guesswork, dispatchers use these "cards" to ask standardized questions and provide life-saving instructions to callers before help arrives. Core Purpose of the Protocols The primary goal of the Cards 911 system
: A series of pre-set questions helps determine the exact type of emergency and the priority level of the response.