by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 25, 2020 | Comm Center News
| The following statements may be attributed to Dan Henry, Regulatory Counsel and Director of Government Affairs for NENA: The 9-1-1 Association:
“America’s 9-1-1 community is encouraged by the U.S. House of Representatives votes this week to ensure a resilient communications network amid the coronavirus pandemic. We commend Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA) for their advocacy on behalf on these common sense, bipartisan improvements to our nation’s telecommunications system.” |
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 25, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai wants to make more efficient use of the 4.9 GHz band, of which 50 megahertz was designated for public safety use back in 2002. But he’s facing opposition from a slew of public safety organizations.
The item, which is on the FCC’s open meeting agenda for September 30, would give states the right to lease 4.9 GHz spectrum to commercial entities, electric utilities and others. According to the chairman, only about 3.5% of potential licensees – or less than 1 out of 25 – are actually using the 4.9 GHz spectrum due to the licensing structure…
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 25, 2020 | Comm Center News
The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation to protect public safety communications in the T-Band, used for mission-critical communications, and interoperable communications with other agencies.
The T-Band (470 MHz – 512 MHz) currently operates in 11 major metropolitan areas — Boston, New York City, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco/Oakland…
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 24, 2020 | Jobs
The Town of Westport is seeking qualified candidates to fill full-time and part-time EMD-911 positions.
EMD-911 Dispatcher: High school graduate or equivalent; one-year experience in a responsible position involving working with the public; some work experience in emergency services is desirable; or an equivalent combination of education and experience…
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 24, 2020 | Jobs
The Washington State Patrol is currently seeking 911 dispatchers (Communications Officer) for our Marysville and Bellevue offices. 911 dispatchers are the vital link between calls for assistance and the emergency responders. Communications Officers answer emergency/911 and non-emergency calls from the public, enter calls for service into a computer aided dispatch (CAD) system, as well as provide dispatch services to the State Patrol and 18 other contracted state and federal agencies…
