by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 21, 2020 | Comm Center News
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) is bringing enhancements to the FirstNet network in New Hampshire ahead of schedule.
AT&T and Gov. Chris Sununu recently hosted an event to celebrate.
FirstNet is a nationwide, wireless communications platform for first responders and the public safety community built with AT&T in a public-private partnership with the FirstNet Authority.
More than $80 million has been invested in New Hampshire’s wireless and wired networks between …
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 21, 2020 | Jobs
The Lower Colorado River Authority Public Safety Department (headquartered in Austin) has open telecommunicator positions—Dispatcher I, Dispatcher II or Dispatcher Sr.
Our starting salary for a Dispatcher I is approximately $19.65 per hour and increases based on relative skills and experience. Even more so for Dispatcher II and Dispatcher Sr.
• Great benefits: including life, health, dental, and vision insurance…
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 21, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
By Brent Williams, Senior EMS Advisor, First Responder Network Authority
Junction City Fire Department’s EMS services a rural, Midwest community in Kansas, which presents some communication challenges. To address these challenges, Junction City Fire Department uses FirstNet, whether for long distance transports to the nearest trauma facility, coordinating regional recovery efforts after a tornado, or deploying across the country to respond to a national disaster.
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by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 21, 2020 | Comm Center News
Marshall County Judge-Executive Kevin Neal traveled to Washington, D.C., last week as one of eight individuals and organizations recognized for their contributions to providing a better 911 service and support for dispatchers.
Wes Wright, Next Generation 911 (NG911) executive director, said his organization hosts its honor awards program in Feb. each year in the nation’s capital to coincide with the National Emergency Number Association’s (NENA) ‘911 Goes to Washington’ event…
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 21, 2020 | Comm Center News
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) – The City of Longview is urging residents to sign up for its new emergency alert system.
Smart911 launched Feb. 15 and replaces the old CodeRED system. Residents who were signed up with the old system must opt in with the Smart911 system.
City spokesperson Shawn Hara said Wednesday about 2,600 people have switched over to the new Smart911 system.
“That means that there’s a lot that haven’t made that switch yet. We need to make sure people know if you
