by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 1, 2020 | Comm Center News
Syracuse, N.Y. – County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II and the Department of Emergency Communications Commissioner Julie K. Corn recognized 911 Center Employees for outstanding performance during the past year during a ceremony held Wednesday morning at the 911 Center.
County Executive McMahon said, “Our Emergency Communications Employees are the best in the business. They are the true first responders to any emergency and our community is lucky to have such an amazing and dedicated workforce.” McMahon continued, “Congratulations to all of the awardees. This year has been particularly challenging and I want to thank all of our employees for their hard work and commitment to keeping our community safe…
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 1, 2020 | Comm Center News
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) – This election, public safety funding is among the issues on the ballot in Vinton County.
Vinton County voters will be asked this November for a one-cent-per-hundred dollar valuation levy increase to help pay for upgrades for public safety communication.
“These levies usually run five years and technology updates every three months,” Vinton County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ryan Cain said…
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 1, 2020 | Comm Center News
The Georgia Department of Public Safety has a new Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.
The Board of Public Safety voted on Wednesday to approve Lieutenant Colonel Chris Wright to serve as the next Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety and Colonel of the Georgia State Patrol, following Interim Commissioner Gary Vowell’s planned departure, effective September 30, 2020. The Board also named Major William Hitchens to serve as Lieutenant Colonel of the Georgia State Patrol and Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety…
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 1, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
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Introduction: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) regularly respond to lift assist calls. Previous studies have shown lift assist calls present a significant risk of morbidity and mortality. This group of callers is also likely to make repeated calls to 911 for EMS assistance. The ability to foresee which of these patients may need to call 911 again within 24 hours could help decrease the risk posed to patients in these situations…
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by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 1, 2020 | Comm Center News
Brian Garms, Training and Quality Assurance Officer for the St. Charles County Emergency Communications Department, was selected for the 2020 Trainer of the Year Award by NICE Public Safety. Garms was honored as part of NICE’s annual Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)’s Finest Awards. Winners are selected by a panel of volunteer judges from the public safety community who evaluated nominees based on accomplishments, skills, knowledge and dedication…
