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…
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 13, 2020 | Articles, Opinions
The county commissioners are considering managing the 911 Emergency Operations Center operated and managed by the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office. No way should the commissioners be involved in the managing and operation of the Operations Center. The Emergency Operations Center (911) is a second-by-second operation handling life-threatening situations every minute. Every second counts…
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 13, 2020 | Jobs
Members of the Foothill – De Anza College Police Department are committed to creating a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and community members on campus. The department strives to provide the highest quality service to fulfill the needs of the college communities it serves.
The Police Dispatcher will receive, prioritize and respond to a variety of routine and emergency calls for service from phone calls, radio and in person requests. Dispatchers must be able to multitask and think quickly to determine the proper level and extent of response…
