If something should happen to the community’s primary Emergency Communications Center, a backup facility at the new Fire Station 5 will provide a second fully functioning call center.
“We can drive out there, flip a switch and everything works,” said Sarah Dragoo, the director of the local ECC facility.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is extending his well-wishes to 23 students graduating from the South Dakota Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course.
“We can never take telecommunicators for granted,” said Attorney General Jackley. “They are the first voice people hear when they call for assistance.”
BELLEFONTE — Centre County has secured $1 million in federal funds to begin modernizing the emergency radios that connect first responders in the field with the county’s 911 dispatch system.
The county says the broader replacement effort will cost about $4.5 million and is appealing to its municipalities and state legislators to help close the remaining $3.5 million gap.
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Take wireless broadband communications for first responders—the police, fire EMS, and other public safety agencies that protect the public and save lives. In this area, FirstNet is the preferred network for first responders, precisely because it has unique features that no other carrier can offer.
BERGENFIELD, NJ — Today, February 2, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced that he successfully clawed back $1,031,000 in new federal funding to upgrade and modernize Bergenfield’s 911 emergency communications systems, strengthening public safety while delivering real tax relief for local families.
The federal investment Gottheimer secured will complete critical upgrades to Bergenfield’s emergency communications infrastructure, including new, state-of-the-art portable radios and a modern “simulcast” system that allows police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and emergency management personnel to communicate clearly and seamlessly across coverage areas when seconds matter most. The upgraded system will improve coordination during emergencies and major incidents, helping reduce outages, eliminate delays, and ensure faster, more effective responses across Bergenfield.
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