Whether treating a patient with a medical emergency or working to put out a four-alarm residential blaze, clear and reliable communication is essential for firefighters and medics to be able to do their jobs safely and effectively. That’s why a veteran firefighter like Chief Kim Zagaris sees the FirstNet system as such a potentially vital tool for first responders in the field…
BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY) – It’s all systems go, much to the relief of Brown County first responders and dispatchers.
Nearly two years ago, Action 2 News first told you about major problems when the county tried switching to a new computer dispatch system, causing delays and potential safety concerns for police and firefighters…
CHICAGO – A beloved Chicago 911 dispatcher for the final 33 years has handed away from COVID-19.
Guadalupe “Lupe” Lopez handed away Monday after contracting COVID-19 a couple of months in the past.
OEMC is extremely saddened to verify that one among our 9-1-1 Dispatchers, Guadalupe “Lupe” Lopez (PCOII), handed away. Lupe was not solely a beloved worker of the OEMC household for over 33 years, but additionally a beautiful good friend to many, together with many on the Chicago Police Department...
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MONROE, CT — Monroe received approval for a $128,205 Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant to replace its public safety radio communications system.
First Selectman Ken Kellogg said voters approved over $1 million for this project at a Town Meeting in January. It was selected for submission because it met the new requirements of the STEAP program, including that all town funding approvals be in place…
