Brave Partners with RapidSOS to Address Overdose Crisis and Accelerate 9-1-1 Response Times in the United States

Brave Technology Coop (“Brave”), the cooperative behind a suite of tools and services that detect accidental overdoses and alert front-line responders, and RapidSOS today announced a partnership to reduce the risk of accidental drug overdose fatalities for individuals across the United States. Built in partnership with public safety, RapidSOS’s emergency response data platform securely links life-saving data from over 350 million connected devices and platforms directly to 9-1-1 nationwide…

DPS Announces New Communications Chief (TX)

AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced Travis Considine as the Assistant Chief of the Media and Communications Office. Considine’s hiring was approved at the December Texas Public Safety Commission meeting. He is stationed at DPS’ Austin headquarters.

“In addition to possessing a deep background in communications and public relations, Travis understands how law enforcement agencies and government leaders can work together to better serve the public from his own professional and personal experiences,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “We know that he will be a valuable asset to the department in this vital leadership position”…

Kansas Works Veterans Jobs – 911 Dispatcher in Salina, Kansas, United States

his job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/ada/r/jobs/11369096 *911 DISPATCHER*City of Salina, KansasPolice Department*Apply:* Submit an Application for Employment directly with the City of Salina at https://jobs.salina-ks.gov*Duties:* Responsible for dispatching all police, sheriff, fire, & ambulance operations in the city & county; operates a two-way communications system; monitors a computerized emergency system; types a variety of data into a computerized database.*Education:* High school diploma or G.E.D. Experience: In-service training program; typing speed 40 WPM minimum…

911 Emergency Dispatcher (MI)

The Livingston County 911 Central Dispatch is an integral part of Livingston County public safety that provides 24-hour police, fire, and emergency medical response to the public. Extensive dispatch/public safety training provided. Exciting and meaningful work assisting the public and being a part of the public safety team. Receives emergency calls and dispatches law enforcement officers, fire and/or emergency medical services throughout the County. Utilizes specialized computer systems to secure necessary information for law enforcement personnel and to enter information relative to warrants, personal protective orders, stolen vehicles and other such data… 

First Responder Wellness and the Networks That Protect Us |

by Nursekeith | Jan 8, 2021

On episode 303 of The Nurse Keith Show, Keith interviews Dr. Anna Fitch Courie, the Director of Responder Wellness for AT&T FirstNet. Wireless infrastructure for emergency response and the wellness of our first responders is a top priority, and Dr. Courie explains it all.

By building out the wireless infrastructure used by our heroic first responders, AT&T FirstNet keeps our country safe and our first responder community connected and responsive. Meanwhile, those first responders deserve to have their struggles and challenges recognized and addressed, and that’s where Dr. Courie plays such a crucial role.

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