by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 2, 2020 | Comm Center News
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maryland’s first responders are getting a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites and other network enhancements statewide. This new infrastructure is a part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place across the state, bringing increased coverage, capacity and capabilities for public safety.
“I am excited to see FirstNet expanding coverage and tower sites in the state of Maryland,” said Pete Landon, director, Maryland Governor’s Office of Homeland Security…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 2, 2020 | Comm Center News
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — People can’t “drop a dime” to police to report criminals anymore. Payphones are things of the past.
Instead, the Little Rock Police Department wants people to drop them a line to their dedicated inbox to report fireworks violations in the city.
“We want to make sure that people are aware that whenever they are experiencing fireworks in their neighborhood, we want them to report them via email instead of inundating our call…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 2, 2020 | Comm Center News
HOLBROOK — Director Steve Hooke of the Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center would like to take this opportunity to commend the staff of the HRECC for their efforts during the recent flooding incident that took place at Norwood Hospital.
On Sunday, June 28 at approximately 7:30 p.m., Norwood Hospital began evacuating patients due to heavy rain that caused flooding in the hospital’s basement, resulting in an electrical issue on the premises and a loss of power.
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 2, 2020 | Comm Center News
MERIDEN — Staffing shortages at the city’s emergency dispatch center haven’t jeopardized the safety of residents or first responders, City Manager Tim Coon said this week.
Coon responded to a statement issued by the dispatchers union this week criticizing the city for a lack of staffing by detailing ways in which the city has sought to remedy the shortages in recent months.
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 2, 2020 | Comm Center News
DENVER — A new Colorado law expands access to workers’ compensation for 911 dispatchers who develop PTSD from listening to traumatic incidents.
Previously, compensation was only available for those who witness death or serious injury visually, according to CBS Denver. The new law signed by Gov. Jared Polis this week expands benefits to include those who experience “audible psychological trauma” from hearing events unfold…
