by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 18, 2021 | Comm Center News
With a deadline fast approaching, several Northern Michigan communities have passed resolutions opposing new federal rules that may restrict how 911 surcharge fees are allocated locally.
The Federal Communications Commission introduced the proposed rules last month, though its members began working on the policy changes October. Its intent is to prevent “911 surcharge fee diversion” For some area residents, the proposal could impact how the Cheboygan, Charlevoix and Emmet Central Dispatch Authority — which fields 911 calls in those three counties — uses the money it collects on your phone bills…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 18, 2021 | Jobs
The Northern Middlesex Regional Emergency Communication Center (NMRECC) seeks an experienced, qualified public safety 911 Dispatcher. Candidates must possess certifications in EMD, 911, CPR and AED, IMC, and CJIS. Certification from APCO as a PST1 or equivalent is preferred. Candidate to become certified in Next Generation 911 systems through the MA State 911 Department and in TTY hearing impaired equipment…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 18, 2021 | Comm Center News
Owensboro-Daviess County 911 Dispatch is preparing to dispatch calls for the Daviess County Public Schools Police Department.
On Tuesday night, Owensboro city commissioners approved an agreement allowing the school district’s police departments access to the 911 operations and radio system. Daviess Fiscal Court also has to approve the agreement, but 911 center Director Paul Nave said a goal is to have the 911 center ready to begin transmitting messages to school officers on or before Fiscal Court is scheduled to approve the agreement…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 18, 2021 | Comm Center News
When a 911 call comes into the Perkins County Communications Center, dispatchers can now pinpoint where a call comes from.
Recent upgrades to the center’s new 911 system, which went online in December 2020, have added mapping capabilities to aid dispatchers on which county emergency units to send.
Perkins County Sheriff Jim Brueggeman said the most recent upgrade adds satellite imagery to the mapping software…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 18, 2021 | Comm Center News
FAIRFIELD — A firm has been selected to create the emergency communications center for Fairfield and Westport and the lease with Sacred Heart University to house it there has been amended, moving the project closer to reality.
Foley said they held a scope review meeting with that firm and the second lowest bidder, RFG Associates, out of Trumbull…
