by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
Bringing to a close the process initiated with the adoption of the Secure and Trusted Communications Act of 2019, the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau released its list of communications equipment and services that it has deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security. US-based service providers are prohibited from receiving federal subsidies for purchasing the listed communications equipment or services (the “Covered List”), and service providers will be given an opportunity to receive federal funds to subsidize the removal and replacement of the communications equipment and services included on the Covered List…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 15, 2021 | Comm Center News
The Board of Clark County Commissioners has authorized contracts with Bethel and Pleasant townships to join the county’s 9-1-1 dispatching center.
The two townships are the first group to authorize dispatching contracts with the county after the City of Springfield reached a deal with the commission in late November. Although the county has received verbal or written confirmation that all Clark County emergency management personnel, excluding Green Twp., will sign on to join the new center…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 15, 2021 | Comm Center News
Next date: Tuesday, October 05, 2021 | 08:30 AM
to Friday, October 08, 2021 | 04:30 PM
PRE-REQUISITES: 9-1-1 Telecommunicator’s Training & C.P.R. Certification.
Copies of Certificates must accompany registration and be emailed to Mark Meehan.
A required course for 9-1-1 Telecommunicator. This state approved certification course will enable the student to properly answer, prioritize and dispatch calls for medical aid, and to provide instructions for preliminary emergency medical care prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel. This class will include practical exercises and demonstrations…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 13, 2021 | Jobs
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Communicate, via telephone, radio, and in person in a courteous manner and maintaining composure while communicating with irate and/or irrational people to obtain necessary information.
- Operates computer systems and accurately inputs data into in-house, statewide, and federal systems…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 13, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
If you’re anywhere in the United States, you’re probably aware dialing 9-1-1 connects you to local public safety answering points (PSAPs) that can deploy nearby emergency services. But in some places in the US, cell phone users can also contact emergency dispatchers via SMS text message.
It’s important to note that this function isn’t available everywhere. In most of America, texting 911 will result in a bounce-back message encouraging the sender to make a voice call instead, according to the Federal Communications Commission’s 911.gov site…
