Hikvision and Dahua along with three other Chinese telecom equipment manufacturers – Huawei, ZTE Corp. and Hytera Communications Corp. – have been placed on a list of companies deemed threats to national security by the FCC…
By Doug Harder, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority
Whether organizing a sporting event, updating an emergency response plan, or responding to a weather-related disaster, first responders know that pre-event planning is crucial to ensuring a successful and safe outcome.
That’s why the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) team offers advance planning and preparation support to FirstNet users. We work closely with public safety agencies to understand the event, identify first responders’ needs and desired capabilities for that day, and work with our network partner, AT&T, to identify what broadband solutions and coverage are needed to successfully support the event. As the number of FirstNet subscribers continues to grow nationwide, more public safety agencies are working with our team of experts and taking advantage of this unique and free service.
House Democrats have proposed a massive infrastructure bill that would provide $15 billion in federal funds to pay for 911 centers nationwide to be upgraded to IP-based, next-generation-911 (NG911) technology. While all public-safety organizations support the notion of NG911 funding, there are some disagreements within the community about some language in the legislation.
Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) last week introduced the infrastructure bill, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow’s America Act, or the LIFT America Act…
Valley County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a responsible individual capable of multi-tasking, handling stressful situations, and who has a desire to make a difference in our community. Persons applying will be computer savvy, able to communicate with the public, and able to work varying shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays.Position to be filled is guaranteed 30 hours per week with paid time off, sick time, retirement and health benefits. This position will also include paid time off, sick time, retirement and health benefits. Duties include training to be a 911 Dispatcher…
Emergency dispatchers aren’t on scene, but they are the first responders in 911 situations — the heroes not many people think about. But they play a major role in emergency situations.
Telecommunicators always answer their calls by saying, “Where is your emergency?”
Most people don’t realize that is the first question these first responders ask in order to secure the location of a person in danger in any given emergency situation…
