by ECC Editor | Dec 30, 2020 | Comm Center News
This year, during a world-wide pandemic, Shawnee Communications Center processed thousands of calls for emergency assistance. Some of these calls for help were familiar, while others were new in nature and the way in which they were processed to maintain the safety of the scene responders and the citizens. Throughout the year, several telecommunicators were recognized for their efforts in saving lives and making 9-1-1 services better for the community… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Dec 30, 2020 | Comm Center News
The Flathead County commissioners passed a resolution recently establishing a special taxing district for the Flathead Emergency Communications Center, meeting the requirements of a ballot measure voters passed in November to increase funding for 911 services and equipment.
Since 2009, the communications center has been run jointly by the county, Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Kalispell, with the three cities contributing funding for dispatch services. The commissioners’ resolution sets Dec. 31 as the expiration date for that arrangement… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Dec 30, 2020 | Comm Center News
Men and women inside the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office communications center field more than 500,000 emergency calls per year. Helping people respond to crises and dispatching deputies to the scenes have been at the core of the responsibilities of about 40 dispatchers who work in the basement of the county Law Enforcement Center on McGee Road.
Now an effort eight years in the making to move the call center into a joint facility with Greenville County Emergency Medical Services has County Council backing after a new resolution was passed Tuesday… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Dec 30, 2020 | Comm Center News
Bonham, Texas — Bonham resident Tim La Vergne II was recently selected by his peers as the 2020 Telecommunications Officer of the Year in Lamar County.
“I’m truly humbled that I was even considered for this award,” Mr. La Vergne stated. “I really love what I do and at the end of the day I’m just doing my job as the voice behind the radio as an unsung first responder. I have been with Lamar County for six years, but overall nine years as a 911 Communications Officer”… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Dec 29, 2020 | Comm Center News
Pickaway becomes one of Ohio’s first 25 counties to offer Text-To 911 beginning December 28, 2020. Pickaway County is now offering Text-To-9-1-1 for residents to report emergencies for those who cannot safely call 9-1-1 in a dangerous situation, or for those who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability. Dialing 9-1-1 in an emergency is still the preferred way to request help, and the public is reminded to “Call if you can, text if you can’t.” For most people, sending a text to 9-1-1 will not replace making a call… READ MORE
