First Responders Network Authority CEO Edward Parkinson is leaving his role in two weeks, for a position in the private sector.
The FirstNet Authority said that its deputy CEO, Lisa Casias, will step into the position of acting CEO as of May 10. FirstNet will conduct a search to select its next CEO.
“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the public safety community and deliver the communications network they’ve needed for so long,” said Parkinson…
A nationwide shortage of emergency 911 operators includes at least one South Florida county. Broward County is looking to fill close to 90 empty dispatcher positions…
MONROE, CT — A $1.65 million upgrade to the town’s public safety radio communications system last year was paid for through a bonding authorization in 2020. Now, First Selectman Ken Kellogg says a new service agreement will ensure “like new” status every two years without the need for expensive bonding authorizations.
On Monday night, the Town Council unanimously approved a new warranty/service agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. The five-year-plan carries an annual cost of $124,236 in year one, before rising to $135,886 by year five…
(WSVN) – On Tuesday afternoon, Broward County Mayor Michael Udine honored two 911 dispatchers for his or her service. “It’s a rewarding job, I’ve been doing it for 35 years, and I don’t remorse a day I joined,” mentioned Cheri Fodera.
Fodera was on obligation Feb. 2, 2021 when two FBI brokers had been killed whereas serving a warrant. She dispatched all out there items to answer the tragic scene.
“I used to be on the dispatcher radio that morning, and a name got here in from an officer saying that somebody was hit,” mentioned Fodera…
Learn about current efforts to continue to protect the 4.9 GHz Band for public safety as well as recent filings, key decisions impacting these efforts, and how you can support PSSA’s initiative to protect the 4.9 GHz band for public safety.
