Two Southeast Alaska towns allow texts to 911 when calling not an option – Alaska

Two Southeast Alaska towns allow texts to 911 when calling not an option – Alaska

by | Sep 6, 2021 | Comm Center News


Petersburg, Alaska. (Joe Viechnicki/KFSK)

Residents in Wrangell and Petersburg now have the ability to text 911 for help when calling isn’t an option.

“It’s been working out excellent,” Petersburg Police Department Chief James Kerr said. “It’s designed for the hearing impaired or domestic violence situations. If you can’t talk to the dispatch, but you need help, you can text.”

A third-party provider helped implement the technology with the two police departments…

AT&T: Wireless network operating at more 98% of normal

AT&T: Wireless network operating at more 98% of normal

by | Sep 5, 2021 | Comm Center News

AT&T has provided an update on its wireless network following impacts from Hurricane Ida. They say it’s operating at more than 98% of normal.

The company’s statement is as follows:

“We continue to maintain and refuel more than 200 generators currently providing power to equipment there. Our wireless network in both Alabama and Mississippi are operating normally. More than 70 crews are continuing to work across Louisiana to keep our customers, their families and first responders connected.

We have deployed a FirstNet Communications Vehicle to a heavily impacted area in Louisiana to provide an extra level of support. In addition to providing LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity, this CV offers an air-conditioned command space for first responder personnel and is equipped with multiple monitors, charging stations, a television and a large exterior screen and speakers that can be used for briefings…

Supply chain shortage could mean delay in county radio project (NM)

by | Sep 5, 2021 | Comm Center News

Supply chain shortages related to the COVID-19 pandemic will likely mean a delay in the next phase of the joint effort between Chaves County and the city of Roswell to upgrade local emergency radio capabilities.

“Phase two is officially at a dead stop,” said Dave Jones, general manager of Code 3 Services, the Albuquerque-based public safety service company that Roswell and the county have contracted with to transition area law enforcement agencies and fire departments from analog to digital radio.

Jones said some equipment needed for phase two of the project will likely not arrive until late October due to disruptions in manufacturing and shipping caused by measures taken last year to reduce spread of COVID-19…

Haverhill’s civilian dispatchers ink first contract | Massachusetts

by | Sep 5, 2021 | Comm Center News

HAVERHILL — The city has achieved its goal of moving police officers out of dispatch and back onto the streets and has recently inked its first contract with the newly formed civilian Dispatchers Union Group.

Mayor James Fiorentini said this is the latest milestone in his decade-long effort to convert Haverhill’s 911 dispatchers from police officers to civilians.

He said the deal includes pay increases over three years to make the pay of Haverhill dispatchers competitive with other public safety dispatchers in the region. There are currently 10 civilian dispatchers on the job with two more in the process of being hired to meet the fully budgeted complement of a dozen positions…

911 Dispatchers – Montana

911 Dispatchers – Montana

by | Sep 5, 2021 | Jobs

Flathead Emergency Communications Center is hiring: 911 Dispatchers Dispatcher receives and dispatches emergency/ non-emergency calls for law enforcement, fire, and EMS. All applicants must be at least 18, pass a background check, and attend a job orientation session. No experience necessary. Top candidates will be interviewed and tested. Starting wage: $18.91. Position Open Until Filled For further job info or to apply visit the following website: http://flathead.mt.gov/ human_resources/apply/ 

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