by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 19, 2021 | Comm Center News
NORFOLK – Public safety communications equipment will soon be enhanced after approval of a memorandum of understanding. Earlier this week, Public Safety Director Shane Weidner presented to the Norfolk City Council the agreement which allows the placement of Nebraska Regional Interoperable Network equipment on the City’s communications tower. “Which then links to a series of towers across the State of Nebraska. This is used for data transfer for public safety information. Anything from backup 911 systems to video arraignments. It’s only for public safety and it’s very protected infrastructure…
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 19, 2021 | Comm Center News
Hurricane Irma revealed flaws in Lee County’s emergency system.
But now those flaws have been fixed. In case of emergency or disaster, first responders can now be sure they’ll hear each other on their radios. Crews spent Thursday installing a tower shelter to protect Lee County’s new emergency communications system.
The $14 million project will triple the capacity of emergency communications, improve radio workability between first responders and provide storm resilience in the case of a major storm…
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 19, 2021 | Comm Center News
The last several days of winter weather have left 911 call centers and city services inundated with calls.
The Dallas Police Dept. said they’ve received almost double the amount of calls compared to the same time last year. On Feb. 17, 2020, the department received 4,542 compared to today’s 9,022 calls. “Many of the DPD 911 call takers have been working 16-hour shifts to provide 911 services to our community. Despite their hard work, this weather event has led to delays in the handling of 911 calls. It is important to note that the weather event has led to a significant number of calls to 911 from callers reporting their electricity was out, their water lines burst, and other non-police related issues…
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 18, 2021 | Jobs
Under general supervision, performs skilled work in the receipt and dispatch of emergency 911 and non-emergency calls in accordance with established department policy and procedures; utilizes various equipment such as a telephone, radio, computer and CLETS terminal and related telecommunications and office equipment; dispatches necessary units for emergency service; tracks activity in order to secure the safety of field personnel and the facts of the situation; and, performs other related duties as required. An applicant for this position must be willing and available to work any assigned shift, including weekend and holiday hours…
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 18, 2021 | Comm Center News
Emergency Service Organisations (ESOs) across the Great Lakes will experience enhanced operational capabilities, network availability and improved resilience, following the completion of 10 Public Safety Network (PSN) sites in the region.
The completed sites include Forster, Cabbage Tree Mountain, Mount Chapman, Coolongolook, Mount Marie, Nabiac, Nerong State Forest and Smiths Lake…
