Assessing the Risks of Having Smart911 Information for PSAPs and First Responders
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Before a fire fighter runs into a burning building, before a police officer intervenes in a violent dispute, and before a paramedic runs a red light in hopes of saving a person's life, he or she must assess the risk. While the untrained professional may be paralyzed with fear if confronted with these same situations, a professional first responder has developed a seemingly intuitive capacity to analyze the risks of action or inaction and to respond appropriately with confidence.