Beloit ambulance education program

by STEVE BENTON ( Contact ) Wednesday, July 23, 2008

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WCLO's Steve Benton reports on an emergency services educational program in Beloit.

BELOIT — Assistant Beloit Fire Chief Tim Curtis says they have a major problem, too many unnecessary calls for ambulance service.

Curtis says their answer is an educational program called "Make the right call" which is designed to help the public make proper choices in the various emergencies they face.

Curtis says the high volume of non life threatening calls they respond to can affect the level of service to those who really need it.

He says the information will be disseminated to church groups and civic organizations, and to the general public through a brochure.

The effectiveness of the program will be assessed in about six months.

EarMuffs
Jul 23, 2008 at 2:25 p.m.
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According to the Beloit paper, the paramedics are getting 911 calls for ambulance service for toothaches, rashes, ear aches and wanting pregnancy tests.

Hope their education program works.

Is this also a problem in Janesville? Weird calls for an ambulance?

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