by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 2, 2021 | Comm Center News
Del Norte Ambulance is transitioning to a new emergency medical dispatch system. Photo courtesy of Del Norte Ambulance
A partnership between Del Norte Ambulance and MetroWest has already led to updated equipment, easier access to training and education and a regional pool of paramedics to tap into should local responders be unavailable.
The relationship will also lead to a change Del Norte Ambulance owner Ron Sandler says he’s been wanting to make for 20 years — transitioning emergency medical dispatch away from the local system to one operated by Bay Cities Ambulance, based in Coos Bay, Oregon…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 2, 2021 | Comm Center News
Spring, TX (July 01, 2021) – Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 (HCESD11) announced today that construction is on schedule and training is now underway at the state-of-the-art 911 dispatch center that is on-track for a September 2021 opening.
Setting a new standard for dispatch centers in the state, the operation will feature innovative technology that enables dispatchers to work as efficiently and safely as possible. Arguably the most exciting new addition will be the incorporation of Logis, an intelligent computer aided dispatch solution with predictive AI deployment which uses historical data to make informed decisions that determine where to position ambulances, plus Long-Term Evolution (LTE) radios that utilize over 2,700 tower sites across Harris County. The new 911 dispatch center anticipates answering over 55,000 calls for service annually…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 2, 2021 | Comm Center News
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BOZEMAN – Gallatin County 911 and Montana State University are proud to announce that their emergency dispatch centers have officially merged operations, a move that will better serve our entire community moving forward.
The county and MSU recently signed an inter-local agreement solidifying the merger. The move means that MSU dispatch responsibilities will be transferred to Gallatin County 911. As part of the merger, MSU is transferring four current dispatch staff members and two additional budgeted positions to Gallatin County 911…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 2, 2021 | Comm Center News
WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), introduced the bipartisan Providing Resources and Occupational Training for Emotional Crisis and Trauma (PROTECT) 911 Act to address important health and wellness issues for our nation’s 9-1-1 call-takers and dispatchers. Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA-35), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), and Congressman Peter Meijer (R-MI-03) are original cosponsors.
“Our nation’s 9-1-1 call takers and emergency dispatchers take calls from people experiencing some of the most distressing and desperate moments of their lives,” said Rep. Kelly…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 2, 2021 | Comm Center News
LOCK HAVEN — The Clinton County Commissioners approved a temporary pay increase for correctional officers in a last minute agenda item on Thursday morning. The move was made in an effort to retain its current officers.
Commissioner Miles Kessinger explained the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 86 approved the pay increase at its meeting just 20 minutes before the board convened.
The memorandum of understanding from AFSCME would increase officers pay at the Clinton County Correctional Facility by $1.50 an hour. It also includes incentives such as a $100 bonus and an extra eight hours of vacation time for recruitment of new officers who remain employed for 90 days or more…
