by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 23, 2025 | Comm Center News
The Delaware Department of Safety & Homeland Security’s Division of Communications has completed a major milestone in statewide communications infrastructure by decommissioning its legacy 800 MHz radio system on Sept. 22. The achievement caps an eight-year, $63 million modernization project bringing cutting-edge IP-based technology to Delaware’s radio network.
“This represents a transformational moment for Delaware’s emergency communications,” said Eric Wagner, director of communications and Delaware statewide interoperability coordinator (SWIC). “Delaware has successfully transitioned from an antiquated system to a state-of-the-art platform that positions the First State at the forefront of public safety communications technology.”
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 23, 2025 | Comm Center News
For 30 years, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications has evolved alongside the City of Chicago to meet the challenges of keeping Chicago’s residents, visitors, and First Responders safe,” said Frank Velez, OEMC Executive Director. “As a former member of the Chicago Fire Department, I know firsthand the extraordinary work the men and women of OEMC perform 24/7, 365 days a year.”
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 21, 2025 | Comm Center News
OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County is set to enhance its drone capabilities to support faster response times for boaters in distress on Oneida Lake. The ‘Drone as a First Responder’ Program is part of a new partnership with Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research (NUAIR) Alliance.
Deployed by operators at the Oswego County E-911 Communications Center in Oswego, these public safety drones will be able to search Oneida Lake for distressed boaters, allowing emergency response crews from the shoreline to reach them more quickly.
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 21, 2025 | Comm Center News
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Fire Department’s emergency dispatch has been recognized on a national level.
The El Paso Fire Department’s Communications Division has been recognized by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) as an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) in fire dispatching, the City of El Paso said.
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 19, 2025 | Comm Center News
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is addressing the deficit of emergency telecommunicators head-on with an innovative statewide 9-1-1 Job Board aimed to effectively connect prospective job seekers with critical roles in Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) across Oregon. As reported by the OEM’s latest announcement, the platform emerges as a strategic response to the challenge of staffing these high-pressure positions that are crucial in crisis scenarios.
