Governor Cuomo Announces Washington County Achieves State Emergency Management Accreditation (NY)

With the start of National Preparedness Month kicking off, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Washington County Department of Public Safety has achieved accreditation through New York’s Local Emergency Management Accreditation Program. First proposed in the Governor’s 2017 State of the State, the accreditation program is the first of its kind at the state-level for local emergency management agencies in the nation. Washington County is the 11th emergency management organization to achieve accreditation, and joins Albany, Broome, Erie, Livingston, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Saratoga and Wayne counties, as well as New York City…

Zello push-to-talk app helps drivers & dispatchers streamline communication

Zello, the leading provider of push-to-talk, live voice technology that connects 150 million users globally, today unveils a set of new features to address the communication and collaboration needs of transportation teams. Modeled after walkie talkies, Zello’s push-to-talk app runs alongside dispatch software on both desktop and mobile, so transportation teams can communicate with the push of a button, connecting drivers directly to the first available dispatcher, without crowding channels with chatter from other conversations…

Motorola Strengthens Public Safety Space With Callyo Buyout

In order to reinforce its position in the public-safety market, Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI – Free Report) recently announced the acquisition of Callyo — a leading provider of advanced mobile technology for law enforcement purposes — for an undisclosed amount. Apparently, the state-of-the-art mobile applications from Callyo will help Motorola enhance its mission-critical communications infrastructure, while boosting productivity for seamless operations…

Part-Time Dispatcher – Humboldt County 911 Communication Center (CA)

Humboldt County Sheriff  Department

Part-Time Dispatcher – Humboldt County 911 Communication Center

Location – 430 Sumner Avenue, Humboldt, Iowa 50548

Hours: Two (2) 10-Hour shifts per week guaranteed, up to four (4), 10-Hour shifts, depending on vacations, sick leave, etc. Employee may be expected to work a variety of shifts, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with some nights, weekends and holidays.

Reports to: Communications Officer/Supervisor…

Villages Public Safety Department dispatchers earn prestigious accreditation (FL)

AMR Sumter County Fire and EMS Communications Center is taking center stage in recognition of achieving the most prominent distinction in 9-1-1 emergency communication services. The communication center is the 283rd emergency dispatch center in the world to attain International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAEDTM) status as an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) for its use of the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) and the 54th emergency dispatch center in the world to attain International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAEDTM) status as an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) for its use of Fire Priority Dispatch System (FPDS)…