Lightning strikes in a dry forest and starts a wildfire. It’s a hot, windy day, and the embers quickly spread. Smoke rises, and it’s detected, sometimes by satellites, lookouts or people who call 911. Reports bombard an interagency dispatch center: There’s a new start, and it needs firefighting resources, fast.
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Protecting 4.9 GHz for Public Safety
Learn about current efforts to continue to protect the 4.9 GHz Band for public safety as well as recent filings, key decisions impacting these efforts, and how you can support PSSA’s initiative to protect the 4.9 GHz band for public safety.Recent Posts
- 911 dispatcher shortage ‘a dangerous situation,’ incentives offered (HI)
- Scott County sees smoother emergency response after 911 merger (MO)
- New 911 Emergency Communication Center delivers dispatchers space, technology upgrades (IA)
- Nashville mayor calls for independent review at Metro’s 911 Center following recent HR complaints (TN)
- Georgia looks to modernize 911 system for faster emergency response

