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Dayton discusses pilot program linking firefighters to community health services as repeated medical calls fall
Summary
City council heard a detailed update on Care Resource Connection’s pilot with Dayton Fire, which provided referrals that councilors said appear to have reduced repeat 911 calls and could affect future fire budget planning.
The Dayton City Council received a detailed presentation and discussion on a pilot partnership between Dayton Fire and Care Resource Connection that refers frequent 911 users to community-based services.
The pilot, which began referrals in July (preparation started in May), gives firefighters a pathway to refer residents they repeatedly visit to Care Resource Connection, an organization that connects callers to social, medical and long-term supports. Amy (Care Resource Connection) told the council the program logged 347 relevant calls from July through year-end; staff analysis shows referrals averaging two-to-three per week and the city’s fire leadership reported an overall reduction in repeat calls tied to the program.
Council members and staff pressed the presenters on scale and financial implications. Fire Chief Gary (last name not…
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