by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 18, 2020 | Comm Center News
They are, in the words of Pasadena Police Lt. William Grisafe, “the first first-responders.”
Before police officers or firefighters or EMS workers arrive at some crime or crisis, dispatchers are already in gear…the first point of contact for the public, the first source of vital and often life-saving information for those racing to the scene or those waiting for help.
April 12-18 is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, which honors these unsung, behind-the-scenes civilians who often are the ignition keys to public safety – and whose jobs require a grace…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 18, 2020 | Comm Center News
Seaside made a big advance to improving radio communications for first responders. The City Council approved $135,000 for the purchase and implementation of a new simulcast radio system on Monday.
A double layer of coverage in a number of places should “greatly increase our reception and transmission,” the city’s police communications manager, Mitch Brown, said during the livestream meeting…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 18, 2020 | Comm Center News
Hutto Fire Rescue, also known as Williamson County Emergency Services District #3, has a new app that helps residents protect themselves and their property during an incident or major disaster.
Hutto Fire Rescue provides services to a 63-square mile area of eastern Williamson County with an estimated population of 45,000 people.
The app, called Hutto Community Connect, allows resident to share critical information about their household to..
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 18, 2020 | Comm Center News
HINGHAM — It was a bit of a surprise when 25 police cars and fire trucks turned on their lights and sirens and started circling Hingham Town Hall on Thursday morning, said Laurie Croke, South Shore Regional Emergency Communication Center executive director.
“They’re observant and said, ‘Why is there a reporter out there, and the assistant director, and why is Sgt. Steve Dearth out there?’ They knew something was coming,” she said. “One dispatcher said, ‘I wonder if they’re going to do a parade for us like they’ve done for the hospitals, nurses and doctors.’”
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — After 23 years of saving lives as a Little Rock police officer, Aaron Manning retired from duty but not from public service — he decided to put his years of experience to good use, starting a new job as a 911 dispatcher.
“Every opportunity you have to help someone out makes you feel better as a person,” said Manning of his decision.
In March, one of Manning’s co-workers flew to Houston to pick up a relative from a cruise ship. The relative had taken advantage of cheap…
