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…
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 18, 2021 | Comm Center News, Jobs
Working under general supervision of a Dispatch Communications Supervisor, incumbent receives incoming emergency and non-emergency calls requesting police, fire, and EMS assistance from the Salt Lake City 911 Communications Bureau. Operates telephone, radio and computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems and dispatches emergency units and/or personnel in response to requests for assistance for either Police or Fire/EMS. Coordinates communications during field activity and relays information to appropriate department, public safety officials or other agencies…
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 18, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News, Jobs
For several years, my bonus daughter Katie was a 911 dispatcher based here in Tri-cities. She loved it and excelled at it. But there were certainly very stressful moments. She’s focusing on being a mom right now, but I remember her saying that the benefits are excellent and the pay is good, but the experience is priceless. She hasn’t talked about too many of the things that happened (I think they’re not supposed to), only some generalities about crazy calls and such. She was even named Dispatcher Of the Year! …
