WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — Woman and her husband were on their way to the hospital but her baby had other plans.
Early Saturday morning a baby was welcomed into the world in an exciting way.
Soomin Czelusta delivered her baby on the way to the hospital with her husband on the phone with Grand Traverse-911 Dispatcher, Kelly… READ MORE
BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY) – Help wanted.
It’s beginning to sound like a broken record as nearly every industry struggles to fill job openings.
The people who answer your 911 calls are no exception.
But the longer those jobs stay vacant, the more stress for those who are covering the calls.
And that’s prompting many veteran employees to call it quits…
Perquimans County is replacing aged-out equipment in the 911 emergency communications center.
The county Board of Commissioners approved budget amendments for the project at the board’s regular meeting Nov. 1.
“We are pleased to be able to proceed with this much-needed equipment upgrade in the 911 Center and appreciate the continued support of the county commissioners to provide quality services for our citizens and visitors,” said Jonathan Nixon, director of Perquimans County Emergency Services.
County Manager Frank Heath explained to the board that the funds are for upgrading the radio consoles in the 911 center…
YATES COUNTY — A statement released Nov. 1 by Yates County Sheriff Ron Spike revealed that one of the most valued members of the Sheriff’s Office and her husband have both died from complications of COVID-19.
“It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Yates County 911 Chief Dispatcher Sandra L. Smith, age 52, who died this afternoon November 1, 2021 at Geneva General Hospital from respiratory failure due to Covid-19 complications. Sandra is a huge part of the Yates County Sheriff’s Office family, and will be greatly mourned and missed by staff and friends… READ MORE
FAIRMONT — Marion County residents can now report an emergency by texting 911 instead of making a phone call.
The Text-to-911 service was first available to a limited number of cities across the country in 2014. Since that time, the service has become more widely available, and software developers have combined other emergency services into an all encompassing platform.
Director of Marion County Department of Homeland Security Chris McIntire worked with Zuercher Technologies LLC, to implement the technology here. The system cost Marion County around $180,000…
