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I am addressing anyone, who thinks that by calling 911 and requesting a bus, that they will be served quicker. The truth in this matter, as posted before, EMS will call the hospital prior to arrival and the hospital will triage the nature of call and this is what determines the priority of the patient and wait time. I also encouraged those who know the system to think before they call, although I do recognize, that in an emergency this can be difficult to do.

Please keep in mind that 911 is for true emergent care and shouldn't be used as a ride to avoid "hospital wait time". When a person calls 911 with a minor complaint, they are creating a dis-service to the community by pulling a bus out of service and therefore creating a longer turn around time for future jobs that are in need of acute care. Think before you call.