East Providence opens modernized public safety dispatch center (RI)
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — East Providence leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of its new state-of-the-art dispatch center.
Emergency dispatchers gather at the Mercer County Fairgrounds to hone their skills (OH)
New communications center will improve emergency calls in Santa Barbara County (CA)
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – A new regional fire communications center is in development in Santa Barbara County for first responders.
Reps. Kelly Introduces PROTECT 911 Act for 9-1-1 Call-takers and Dispatchers – (D.C.)
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), introduced the bipartisan Providing Resources and Occupational Training for Emotional Crisis and Trauma – PROTECT 911 Act – to address important health and wellness issues for our nation’s 9-1-1 call-takers and dispatchers. The introduction of this legislation follows National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, a time to celebrate and thank those who dedicate their lives to serving the public. Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA-35) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) are original co-leads.
Osage County Sheriff’s Office to implement Emergency Medical Dispatch (OK)
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Osage County Sheriff Eddie Virden proudly announced the sheriff’s office will be implementing Emergency Medical Dispatch in the near future.
EMD involves the combination of telecommunication skills and medical knowledge.
