A new regional dispatch center took one step closer to reality on May 17.
During the virtual Select Board meeting in Concord, town leaders from Concord and Acton discussed a draft of an agreement on a new district, the Acton Concord Regional Communications Center, or the AC RECC.
The draft agreement establishes the governance model between Concord and Acton. It establishes an independent district to operate the regional emergency communications center.
“Some regional dispatch centers are created under an inter-municipal agreement with a host community,” Crane said…
Certifications: Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certified by NAED within 90 days of date of hire, Emergency Telecommunicator Course (ETC) or successful completion during initial orientation.
Other: Skills, knowledge and abilities: Working knowledge of all communication center policies and procedures. Ability to function as a team member within the department. Proficiency with call-creation of emergency and non-emergency incidents to include the following:
1) Make decisions quickly and accurately based on prior guidance provided to you.
2) Enter data or information (such as names, telephone numbers, license plate sequence, etc.) into a computer using a keyboard…
The Regional Emergency Medical Service Authority (REMSA), Northern Nevada’s nationally-recognized ground ambulance service and Care Flight, Northern Nevada and Northern California’s critical care and air ambulance transport service, today announced that they will now be known collectively as REMSA Health. The brand update is intended to better reflect what the organization has been, and is doing, for Northern Nevada in terms of innovative healthcare services outside of the hospital setting.
REMSA and Care Flight have been recognized nationally for innovative solutions for care outside of the hospital.
“Health care has changed dramatically and so has the way that REMSA and Care Flight respond to calls for medical care,” said Dean Dow, President and CEO of REMSA Health. “Populations need different approaches to accessing care, including receiving care when and where they need it…
Announced in 2019, the new, $10 million state-of-the-art public safety communications center(911 Building) was designed to adequately accommodate over 25 years of expected Lafayette population growth.
Designed by ACSW architects, “the structure showcases the strength and stability of the infrastructure surrounding local crisis response.”
“The new 23,000 square foot structure houses the Lafayette Parish 911 Call Center, Emergency Operations Center, as well as Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. Each of these entities require the highest levels of technology, ACSW. “Designed with state-of-the-art interior spaces that seamlessly integrate technology in a way that remains comfortable to its users and visitors.”
The city of Northampton is making moves on a historic new municipal department proposed earlier this month that aims to shift some responsibilities away from police by hiring clinically trained civilians to respond to certain emergencies without firearms.
Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz on Monday unveiled the first draft of his fiscal year 2022 budget, which calls for $423,955 for the proposed Department of Community Care. The entire FY operational budget calls for $121,705,839, marking a 4.82 percent increase from last year’s budget…
Learn about current efforts to continue to protect the 4.9 GHz Band for public safety as well as recent filings, key decisions impacting these efforts, and how you can support PSSA’s initiative to protect the 4.9 GHz band for public safety.
