by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 17, 2020 | Jobs
The purpose of this position is to receive and dispatch 911, emergency and non-emergency calls from the public for police personnel while performing a variety of general support duties related to the operation of the communications center. This is accomplished by receiving 911 calls for service; responding to land-line calls for service; managing radio communication and 911 console operations; maintaining information in the computer-aided dispatch system; assisting police officers in the compiling criminal information; processing requests from detectives and the courts; and performing clerical law enforcement duties…
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane Regional Emergency Communications has officially gone live with its Emergency Medial Dispatch system, shifting fire dispatch duties to the SREC 911 center.
SREC says with this transition from SREC Fire to SREC 911 they are making steps towards improving service for users by shortening response times.
“From the beginning it was the goal of the SREC board to better serve the community through an integrated center that aligned us with emergency communication centers across the country,” said Spokane Valley Fire Department Chief Bryan Collins, a SREC Board Member…
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 17, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
By Randy Richmond, W7HMT
In March 2018, the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network known as First Responder Network Authority, in contract with AT&T, was launched as FirstNet®, the first nationwide 4G LTE communications platform dedicated for public safety’s wireless broadband needs. The 2012 Spectrum Act, which funded FirstNet, sallows the dedicated band on the 700 MHz spectrum to be shared with second responders (extended primary status), such as people in healthcare, utilities, transportation, and supporting volunteer groups, including the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES®). Here’s how ARES members can apply for a subscription to FirstNet and use this tool for public service applications. READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 15, 2020 | Jobs
Qualities of a Successful Public Safety Dispatcher:
• Effective at multi-tasking
• Creative and ingenuity
• Compassionate and good judgement, ability to actively problem solve
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm
• Excellent computer skills…
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 14, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
Hackers can wreak havoc on public safety communications networks. Fortunately, there is a lot that agencies can do to increase the difficulty of hacking their networks to lessen, and even prevent, the effects of cyberattacks.
While it is next to impossible to prevent cyberattacks entirely, taking these steps will make it more difficult for hackers to execute them and will lessen their impact on public safety communications networks when they do occur…
