Priority Dispatch Partners with USDOT as an Ally in Action to Improve Roadway Safety

Chris Murdock, President
1 385-429-8097
chris.murdock@prioritydispatch.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Salt Lake City, UT, USA ─ Priority Dispatch® is proud to partner with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) as an Ally in Action supporting the National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS) Call to Action campaign. This collaboration underscores Priority Dispatch’s commitment to reducing roadway fatalities and improving safety for all American drivers.

Priority Dispatch has implemented critical updates to its ProQA® calltaking software, ensuring that 911 dispatchers across the United States can provide enhanced Post-Dispatch Instructions (PDIs) to individuals involved in roadway incidents. These updates guide callers in moving their vehicles to a safe location following an initial crash, helping to reduce the risk of secondary crashes and improving the safety of first responders and others on the scene. These new protocols are developed by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch® (IAED™), and they are exclusively available through ProQA as the only system licensed to use IAED protocols.

“Roadway safety is a shared responsibility, and we are committed to leveraging our expertise to support the goals of the NRSS,” said Chris Murdock, President of Priority Dispatch Corporation. “By incorporating these updated protocols into our systems, we’re ensuring that emergency dispatchers have the tools they need to guide callers effectively and safeguard everyone on the roadway.”

This partnership highlights Priority Dispatch’s dedication to innovation and collaboration in the pursuit of safer roadways. By aligning with the USDOT and other Allies in Action, Priority Dispatch is taking meaningful steps to advance the objectives of the NRSS by equipping every 911 dispatcher in thousands of agencies across the United States with these "Move Your Crash" instructions. We're committed to aligning with USDOT and other Allies in Action to help bring down the number of fatalities on US roadways year over year.

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About Priority Dispatch Corp.:

Priority Dispatch is the world leader in providing research-based protocol solutions to emergency call centers in medical, fire, police, and nurse triage disciplines. For over 44 years, EMS and 911 agencies have used the Medical Priority Dispatch System™ (MPDS®), initially with cardsets and now only fully represented in ProQA software. Our solutions have been time-tested in 30 languages across hundreds of millions of calls and serve communities in thousands of agencies in 59 countries. Get to know us at  prioritydispatch.net 
 

About the IAED:

The International Academies of Emergency Dispatch is the standard-setting organization for medical, fire, police, and nurse triage emergency dispatch and response services worldwide and is the leading body of emergency services dispatch experts. Our various Boards and Councils work on behalf of over 69,000 members in 59 countries—and in coordination with other influential public safety organizations—to ensure that the comprehensive system covering all aspects of emergency dispatching is safe, fast, effective, and cutting-edge. IAED protocols are used in more than 4,142 communication centers across the world and have been time-tested across hundreds of millions of calls for medical, fire, police, and nurse triage dispatching. Learn more at  emergencydispatch.org

About the National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS):

The National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS) is a comprehensive plan initiated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to address the critical issue of roadway fatalities and injuries across America. Focused on the Safe Systems Approach, the NRSS emphasizes shared responsibility among policymakers, industry leaders, and the public to create safer roadways. By implementing evidence-based strategies, fostering innovation, and promoting collaboration, the NRSS aims to reverse the crisis on America’s roads and achieve significant reductions in traffic-related deaths.