A regional 911 dispatch center that serves south Macomb County communities is preparing to say farewell to the only director it has ever known.
Cherie Bartram last week announced she was retiring as executive director of the South East Regional Emergency Services Authority (SERESA), whose offices are near the Roseville Police Department. Her last day will be June 1.
Bartram’s 911 career has spanned more than 38 years, two states and four dispatch centers. That includes SERESA, which provides 911 service for Eastpointe, Fraser, Roseville and St. Clair Shores…
The city of Columbus is rolling out a four-to-six-week pilot program on Monday that will help determine whether 9-1-1 calls need an emergency response by police and firefighter-medics or by others, such as social workers or clinicans who are better equipped to deal with mental health or substance abuse issues.
“For far too often and long, we’ve asked police officers to be social workers, medics,” Mayor Andrew J. Ginther said Friday during a news conference to announce what is being called the Alternative Response Pilot Program. The event was held at Columbus Public Health near Downtown…
The city of Columbus is rolling out a four-to-six-week pilot program on Monday that will help determine whether 911 calls need an emergency response by police and firefighter-medics or by others, such as social workers or clinicans who are better equipped to deal with mental health or substance abuse issues.
“For far too often and long, we’ve asked police officers to be social workers, medics,” Mayor Andrew J. Ginther said Friday during a news conference to announce what is being called the Alternative Response Pilot Program. The event was held at Columbus Public Health near Downtown…
The Eureka Police Department is seeking experienced Public Safety/911 Dispatchers to join our team of dedicated professionals. Our dispatchers work in a positive and professional team environment that provides opportunities for growth. Our newly equipped Dispatch Center offers state-of-the art systems and software including RIMS Integrated Public Safety Software (CAD/RMS). Tasks include taking 911 calls and dispatching police, fire and medical personnel following prescribed procedures, and other related duties. The ability to multi-task and work with others in a fast-paced environment is beneficial. For a complete job description and to apply online, please visit: http://www.ci.eureka.ca.gov. This position will be open until filled.
Additional 7% pay for candidates who possess a POST Intermediate Certification.
Additional 14% pay for candidates who possess a POST Advanced Certification…
Texas’ first responders are getting a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet® network expansion currently underway by AT&T*. We’ve added new, purpose-built cell sites and other network enhancements across the state. Val Verde, Matagorda, Maverick and Williamson counties now have newly launched purpose-built FirstNet cell sites. These new sites are giving first responders on FirstNet – America’s public safety network – access to always-on, 24-hours-a-day priority and preemption across voice and data…
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.
