Disabled Residents Need to Update Dispatch System

This is a reprint of an article that ran a year ago regarding special information for emergency dispatchers.  If you would like for information to remain in the computer aided dispatch system, you must resubmit the information.  The existing information will be purged from the system on December 31, 2008.

When an emergency occurs, a fast, appropriate response is critical to a successful outcome.  The Arvada Police Department, Arvada Fire Protection District, and Pridemark Ambulance Service may be able to deal more effectively with an emergency when additional information about the victim is provided.   The City of Arvada Accessibility Committee collects information related to special assistance requirements for citizens in Arvada.  Information is sent to dispatchers for these three agencies and entered into the computer dispatch system; it is made available to response teams in case of an emergency.  If you have a disability that requires special assistance or equipment, please consider filling out the attached form and sending it to: City of Arvada, attn:  Vicky Reier, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, CO   80002.  You may also send in your form via e-mail.  Receive a form electronically by e-mailing vicky-r@arvada.org.  Information is confidential.  In order to keep the information current, it will only be kept on file for one calendar year.  Each December 31 it will be purged from the computer system.

Next year, if you wish to have the information listed in the computer added dispatch system, you will need to resubmit the form.  This notice will be reproduced each year to remind you of this opportunity.

Arvada Emergency Services:  Special Assistance Form

NAME: __________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _________________________________

PHONE:        _______________________ TTY/TDD: _________________

NATURE OF DISABILITY: please check all that apply
____hearing impaired     ___vision impaired           ___ mobility impaired

other (please describe) ____________________________________________

List Assistive Equipment (i.e., wheelchair, oxygen, assistance dog):
 __________________________________________________

Any additional information necessary for emergency services:
 __________________________________________________

This information will be requested annually by the City of Arvada. Please notify us if you move from this address by calling (720) 898-7500, or (720) 898-7869 TDD.  The City of Arvada is committed to supporting accessibility in the community.  If you have a concern related to accessibility, or would like more information about the committee, please call Vicky Reier at (720) 898-7509.