by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 5, 2020 | Comm Center News
Minnehaha County Commissioners say they were left “in the dark” about the projected price tag for their portion of a proposed 911 dispatch center and training facility for local law enforcement and firefighters.
At last week’s joint city and county meeting, commissioners and Sioux Falls city councilors voiced confusion and surprise stemming from “sticker shock” of the $52 million estimated cost of the new public safety complex planned at 60th Street North and Sycamore Avenue…
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 5, 2020 | Comm Center News
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Public Safety Leaders Unveil New Alliance to Protect Public Safety 4.9GHZ Spectrum
The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association announce the formation of a new alliance with the goal of protecting 4.9GHz spectrum for public safety use.
Today, the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) in partnership with other associations and public safety leaders announce that they have formed the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA)…
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 5, 2020 | Jobs
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office offers an attractive and competitive fringe benefits package.
Health Insurance: United Health Care administers the Health Insurance plan for physicians and hospital services covering employee and family.
Life Insurance: Benefit of $50,000.00 plus an option to purchase additional insurance at reduced rates. Coverage is available for a spouse also.
Vacation Time: Two (2) weeks each year for the first five (5) years; then advances in stages up to five (5) weeks after twenty (20) years…
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 4, 2020 | Jobs
To perform a variety of duties involved in the receipt and dispatch of incoming emergency 911 calls for police, emergency medical and fire services and other emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance. Dispatches public service units as necessary and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Uses computer integrated telecommunications systems to coordinate emergency calls. Relays information and assistance requests involving other law enforcement and/or fire department agencies…
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 4, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
By Adam Geisler, National Tribal Government Liaison (Regions IX-X), First Responder Network Authority
At the tip of Northwest Washington State and south of the Canadian Border lies Neah Bay, a remote peninsula that is home to the Makah Tribe Reservation. The tribe’s unique location means that their culture and customs revolve around the ocean. It also means that the tribe contends with many water-related emergencies, such as drownings, rip currents that sweep people into the ocean, and a looming tsunami threat. For the Makah Reservation’s first responders who patrol the 1,100 square miles of rugged land and surrounding sea, resilient and reliable communications are essential. READ MORE