by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 3, 2025 | Comm Center News
The Georgia Emergency Communications Authority (GECA) joins 911 professionals across the nation in recognizing April as 911 Education Month, which is a time to raise awareness about the critical role of 911 and ensure Georgians understand how to use this lifesaving system effectively.
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 2, 2025 | Comm Center News
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Understaffed 911 centers are not just a Montgomery problem, it’s nationwide.
According to a 2023 survey published by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch, only 82 out of the 774 911 centers surveyed were fully staffed, and 277 dispatch centers had at least 30% of their positions vacant. The survey also showed that 23 centers were 70 to 100% vacant.
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 31, 2025 | Comm Center News
CAPE COD – The landscape has changed markedly when it comes to dispatching for fire departments on Cape Cod. The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Department Emergency Communications Center has been expanding its services for local fire departments. In March, Chatham moved their dispatch to the Sheriff’s department, Eastham switched on March 17th and today (March 31st) Provincetown also began utilizing the Sheriff’s office for their fire dispatch. Currently the Truro Fire Department is the only agency on the outer Cape still self dispatching from their Police Department. Yarmouth, Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills, Cotuit FDs all dispatch locally. Hyannis Fire is dispatched from the Barnstable Police Station. Falmouth Fire is dispatched from the Falmouth Police Station. All other Cape fire departments are now dispatched through the Sheriff’s facility.
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 31, 2025 | Comm Center News
I am incredibly proud of the hardworking professionals at our Public Safety Communications Center. Every day, our dispatchers answer difficult calls with patience, professionalism, and dedication to the safety of our community. Their work is demanding and often unseen, yet they remain steadfast in their mission to provide exceptional service to our city.
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 28, 2025 | Comm Center News
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The Greenbrier County Commission, on Tuesday, adopted an ordinance which will raise 911 fees within the county for the first time in 30 years. Originally set at $2 per month in 1995, residential wireline fees will increase to $4.50 per month to cover the cost of upgrades and enhancements to the county’s emergency communications systems.