County Upgrading 9-1-1 Infrastructure (VA)

by | Jun 17, 2021 | Comm Center News

When an emergency occurs, it’s important that calls are sent to the right place and personnel are able to locate those involved.

Upgrading 9-1-1 infrastructure can help with these tasks.

Prince William County will switch to Emergency Services Internet Protocol Network (ESInet) on Thursday.

The technology it currently uses is only able to send voice and small amounts of data, according to a release from Public Safety Communications…

Erie County Department of Public Safety launches new mobile app for first responders (PA)

by | Jun 17, 2021 | Comm Center News

Erie, PA – The Erie County Department of Public Safety has launched a new mobile application called CrewForce, which aids first responders who are responding to an emergency by providing access to mission-critical information in real time.

CrewForce provides a vital connection between first responders and the dispatch center by extending dispatch functionality onto the devices. The app also enhances contextual awareness by providing users with the role-based information when it is needed most.

While en route to a location, first responders using the CrewForce app will be able to view information such as:

  • building floorplans, entrances, and owner contact information
  • location alerts for hydrants and hazardous materials on site
  • Google Street View capabilities, enhancing situational awareness before their arrival
  • Estimated arrival time of other units responding to the scene…

Communication Clerk (911 Dispatcher) Jobs in Wilmington, OH – City of Wilmington, Ohio –

by | Jun 17, 2021 | Jobs

Answers emergency and non-emergency calls from the public utilizing a variety of communications devices such as a telephone and a radio; gathers critical information, utilizes Computer Aided Dispatch System (CAD) to promptly and accurately record information from calls and dispatch the appropriate resources such as police, fire, and/or other emergency personnel; analyzes conflicting and/or limited information to direct first responders to the scene; coordinates mutual aid as needed; acts as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD), provides instructions prior to the arrival of emergency personnel to assist caller with medical care and mental distress; maintains radio log; prepares & types reports and correspondence; maintains proper files for correspondence and reports…

Little Elm eyes mobile command unit (TX)

Little Elm eyes mobile command unit (TX)

by | Jun 17, 2021 | Comm Center News

The town of Little Elm will soon have another tool to help with emergency response.

The Town Council on Tuesday approved the purchase of a mobile command center from Farber Specialty Vehicles in the amount of $599,853.

According to the town, the 38-foot-long vehicle will provide an extension of the town’s public safety building in the field. It will be used for special events, emergency management operations, active fire scenes, and extended police investigations, the town stated. The command vehicle is equipped with a generator to power emergency area lighting, a camera system for crowd monitoring, and enough room to facilitate operations during public safety events…

New Communications Centre Completed In Raymond Terrace (Australia)

by | Jun 17, 2021 | Comm Center News

COMMUNICATION is vital, especially during natural disaster incidents.

For Port Stephens there is an ongoing collaboration of agencies where Marine Rescue assists the Rural Fire Service with radio communications playing a major role during bushfire events.

The Public Safety Network (PSN) in the Hunter has been expanded with the completion of a new site at Raymond Terrace.

The network is designed to help keep people and communities safe.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Taylor Martin said the new radio site, delivered by the NSW Telco Authority, is vital to ongoing community safety across the Hunter…