A Jasper County 911 Dispatcher has been recognized for his calm demeanor while handling radio traffic and also talking to a victim during a shots fired call which happened late last month. Communications Officer Patrick Erath was presented with a certificate of commendation by Jasper County Sheriff Mitchel Newman and other department officials on Tuesday…
The Flagstaff Police Department, along with the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, has launched their new “Text-to-9-1-1” service. The service started Tuesday. A user can send a text message to “9-1-1” and it will be routed to the dispatch center. Officials recommend the service who are hearing and speech impaired, when a person is in a dangerous situation and calling would make it worse, or you tried to call 9-1-1, but can’t get reception…
KEYSER, W.Va. — The Mineral County emergency center handled nearly 8,000 calls to its 911 lines from March through December of last year, according to Luke McKenzie, director of Emergency Services that includes emergency management, 911 and mapping and addressing.
“We only have statistics starting at the middle of March of 2020 because we put in a new phone system,” McKenzie said.
In addition to 7,964 calls to its 911 lines, Mineral County’s emergency center handled 16,880 administrative calls. The center also logged 12,451 outgoing calls…
Performs a variety of working level technical duties involving the use of communications equipment to gather and record necessary information, and to dispatch police, fire and emergency personnel in response to a variety of emergency and assistance calls. Works under the general supervision of the Shift Supervisor…
Public safety communications systems are not only essential for first responders but are required in multidwelling apartments, stadiums, hospitals, schools, enterprises and any other occupied building. These emergency responder communication enhancement systems (ERCES) ensure seamless connectivity in all areas of a building, including exit stairwells and passageways, elevators and basements…
