Saving lives is their number one priority, and in an effort to continue doing so in the most efficient way, Hatzolah of Lakewood will be upgrading their communication systems with cutting-edge technology. TLS reports that Lakewood Hatzolah is now in the testing stages of a new communications system which will not only improve its radio coverage, but will also feature a top-of-the line GPS tracking system.

As Lakewood continues to grow in leaps and bounds, it’s difficult for members and dispatchers to keep up with the new street names and developments, an issue the new tracking system will resolve.

The Hi-tech- Computer Assisted System, designed by a NY-Based computer company – and similar to the system used by Hatzolah of New York – will serve as a tremendous asset to the Hatzolah dispatchers, as well as members.

In many instances, callers are in a panic when calling for help and hang up before the dispatcher can get an exact location of an incident.

With the new system, when a call is placed to Hatzolah, the system will automatically provide the dispatcher with the name, address, an exact location of the caller with cross-streets and a map. This will enable the dispatcher to accelerate the response time in emergency situations where every second counts.

Once the dispatcher has the information needed, the dispatcher can then – if necessary – be in direct contact with the available members with appropriate equipment, by the system providing the members’ location and availability. Additionally, the system can provide the responding members with all the information via a text message.

The new system will also give Hatzolah a new and expanded range for their radio-communication.

A key factor in minimizing the response time to a call, is by avoiding a dispatcher having to repeat an address due to reception interference or poor coverage in certain areas, such as steel school buildings.

The new system is expected to be fully operation in the coming months.

(Source: TLS)