First responders in Currituck County are getting a boost in their wireless communications with the addition of a new, purpose-built FirstNet cell site and other network enhancements. This new infrastructure is part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place across the state, bringing increased coverage, capacity and capabilities for public safety…
Every second counts during a life-saving emergency with a 911 dispatcher. That is why the Madison County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with Rexburg Police Department and Madison Fire District to improve dispatchers’ ability to give life-saving directions.
“We just wanted to make our response time more efficient,” said sheriff’s office Public Information Officer Sgt. Isaac Payne…
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Police across the Big Country are asking citizens to stop calling 9-1-1 if their power is out.
The Abilene Police Department says their dispatch center has been overrun with calls due to widespread power outages that began because of rolling blackouts and winter weather last night.
Some customers have been without power for more than 12 hours…
The Harker Heights Police Department is currently accepting applications for a full time telecommunicator.
A post on the department’s Facebook page said the person in the position will be receiving incoming calls for police and non-emergency assistance. They will also perform a variety of general support duties related to dispatch that include record keeping, typing, filing and monitoring teletype communications…
Telecommunicators must be able to acquire and maintain EMD certification and CPR certification within 3 months of hire date. The applicant is required to initiate Emergency Medical Dispatch procedures and provide appropriate pre-arrival and or medical instructions on Medical calls. Telecommunicators are responsible for answering emergency and non-emergency radio traffic and act as a critical part…
