Be greatful that the dispatchers have a wealth of info to give the reponding units.
Back in the late 70's and early 80's, the City of New Rochelle would dispatch the F.D. on INHALATOR CALLS. Thats how the engine company got the dispatch and more amazing, thats all the ambulance would be told. The dispatchers, who were civilians that were P.D. employees, did not think that any additional info was needed. When I worked the ambulance, I couldn't believe that someone would call to request help and C/O INHALATOR!!!
Thank goodness that dispatchers are now part of patient care and no longer just switchboard operators.