by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 16, 2026 | Comm Center News
An upcoming session at the 2026 Vision FirstNet Users Summit titled “Bridging Broadband and LMR: FirstNet Fusion and the Rise of Hybrid Devices” will explore how public safety agencies can modernize their communications environments while maintaining the reliability of land mobile radio.
Centered on FirstNet Fusion and hybrid devices, the session will outline how integrating broadband with existing LMR systems can deliver real-time interoperability across 5G/LTE and radio networks.
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 16, 2026 | Comm Center News
If someone experiences chest pains in Waukegan and calls 911 on their cellphone, the dispatcher on the other end will know precisely where they are and the right questions to ask so the ambulance crew knows exactly what to do when it arrives on the scene.
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 16, 2026 | Comm Center News
“For several hours during the height of the storm, the Monmouth County Communication Center was unable to answer incoming 911 calls as quickly as they were being received,” O’Halloran said. “Wall Township Police Communications assumed overflow call taker responsibilities to assist the county. On multiple occasions, unanswered 911 callers were automatically transferred between Burlington County and Wall Township, before ultimately reaching a dispatcher at Monmouth County.”
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 14, 2026 | Comm Center News
People calling 911 during an emergency in parts of San Diego County can expect to wait.
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 10, 2026 | Comm Center News
Cumberland County and the City of Fayetteville approved a joint resolution on Wednesday, July 8. This decision establishes a framework for a unified Public Safety Answering Point, combining emergency communications into one center through a Joint Governance Board with representatives from both governments.
An Operations Committee made up of public safety professionals and end users will offer recommendations. These suggestions guide day-to-day emergency communications, and the Joint Governance Board provides policy oversight with accountability measures.
