What’s the news? Garden Valley’s 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 a new, purpose-built cell site– located between Valley and Boise Counties. This new site is 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.
Why is this important? We consider FirstNet the most important wireless network in the country because it’s serves our first responders. And unlike commercial networks, FirstNet provides dedicated mobile broadband. To ensure AT&T and the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) are putting coverage and capacity where first responders need it most, the FirstNet build is guided by direct feedback from state and public safety officials…
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office held a training demonstration Thursday morning introducing the Spillman Flex Dispatch Software from Motorola, set to improve connectivity within local emergency personnel.
Representatives from various agencies, board members, community leaders and elected officials gathered at the DeKalb County Commission Chambers for a work session and demonstration…
An Ohio woman desperate for help used a special code to get help for her mother.
911 dispatcher, Tim Teneyck, is being hailed a hero after recognizing a “pizza order” as code for a domestic violence situation. The dispatcher didn’t pick up on the seriousness at first but soon realized the caller needed urgent help.
“No, no, no you’re not understanding.”
Tiffany Urban called 911 because her mother was being abused by an ex-boyfriend. After her request for a pizza, it soon became clear to Teneyck that he may have a domestic violence situation on his hands…
This position will be reporting to a supervisor under general supervision, using independent judgment and knowledge to perform daily responsibilities. Leads are vital to daily operations of police dispatch personnel and 911 operators in the Emergency Communications Center. Leads will be responsible for mentoring, developing and coaching operators and dispatchers. At times you may provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others. You will work alongside other leads and supervisors with varying experience and days off. Leads will need to be able to work shift work. Shift assignment is not permanent, shift bids are conducted with rotating days off, allowing for movement. Weekend and holiday shift work is required.Leads are responsible for maintaining 24 hours/7 days a week operations. They will monitor performance, create shift daily reports to track shift activity, monitor equipment functionality, notify appropriate departments of equipment/system failures, assist with complex calls and make notifications to other divisions. Leads will need to be able to effectively handle conflict and uncertain situations…
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.
