by AllThingsECC.com | May 15, 2022 | Comm Center News
TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y.—Tompkins County Information Technology Services is working to update its database systems that deal with addresses throughout the entire county. At a recent Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG) meeting, Gregg Potter, director of ITS, gave a presentation with general updates on the projects.
The task of streamlining how addresses are handled throughout the county split off into two different projects: one focused on updating the existing database to add additional fields like unit numbers for apartment complexes as well as adding address points for all addresses rather than relying on the road centerline location previously provided…
by AllThingsECC.com | May 14, 2022 | Comm Center News
Kurt Schrader arranged for $1.2 million to help Marion County pubic safety agencies develop improved radio communications
A planned new multi-agency radio system stands to enhance public safety throughout Marion County.
Woodburn Fire District reported that on May 6 Oregon Congressional Rep. Kurt Schrader visited the district to formally present $1.2 million in federal funds to assist with the development of the countywide radio network aimed at improving emergency communications…
by AllThingsECC.com | May 14, 2022 | Comm Center News
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – Residents in Macomb County will soon have to pay a monthly 911 surcharge of 42 cents per device through 2024.
The Macomb County Board of Commissioners adopted this resolution in response to shortfalls in the emergency communications services budget.
The money will go to fund costs approved as allowable by the State 911 Committee. The funding is meant to “greatly enhance public safety communication services and ensure the ability to employ state of the art technology for all public safety answer points…
by AllThingsECC.com | May 14, 2022 | Comm Center News
First Responder Communication Proved Critical During Earthquake Response Exercise
FirstNet utilized as an important tool during a disaster recovery and response training
Earthquakes rarely come with much warning and in California, the state with the most damaging earthquakes in the country, that threat is always a possibility.
First responders and the larger public safety community need to be prepared to face any surprise disaster, no matter the scale. That’s why over twenty local and state public agencies and 700 attendees gathered in Sonoma late this April to participate in a full-scale earthquake response exercise hosted by the California National Guard and CalOES Fire Rescue Branch…
by AllThingsECC.com | May 14, 2022 | Comm Center News
(MURFREESBORO) At a time when you hear frightening stories of people calling 911 and getting a busy signal or put on hold, Murfreesboro residents give the emergency service a 95 per cent rating.
When an emergency suddenly occurs and a Murfreesboro citizen or visitor dials 9-1-1, the first Emergency Dispatcher who answers the call for help is cross-trained, certified, and utilizes new technology tools accurately and quickly to triage the incident. This new training includes coordinating the medical, fire, and police response, and providing lifesaving and safety instructions to callers and patients before responders arrive. The training, technology and protocols are making a difference in advancing 9-1-1 services through positive citizen feedback…
