McDONOUGH COUNTY — The Macomb/McDonough County Communications Center has begun the updating process for an after-hours emergency database of McDonough County businesses.
In a press release, 911 Director Eric Lenardt said that the dispatch center worked with the Macomb Area of Commerce to reach out to Chamber members to update their information. He said that since not every McDonough County business is a Chamber member, he is asking all McDonough County businesses to update their information… READ MORE
Emergency responders learned to master indispensable HAZMAT (hazardous materials) skills during a recent on-site training course, the first of its kind at Tobyhanna Army Depot.
Instructors leveraged classroom sessions and practical scenarios to help dozens of employees develop unique workplace skills while attending two certificate programs – Hazardous Materials Technician and Public Safety Telecommunicator (Levels I and II) certification courses… READ MORE
Key Takeaways— Public safety agencies are examining how changes to 9-1-1 call-taking and dispatching can improve police responses and help accomplish the goals of police reform.– Innovations include:Incorporating mental health clinicians into 9-1-1 centers, where they can handle some types of calls over the phone, rather than dispatching officers to respond;Using criteria-based dispatching systems that guide call-takers’ questions, providing a more consistent response and helping to avoid “over-response” to calls, andImplementing Next Generation 9-1-1, which will allow callers to send photos, videos, and other digital information to call-takers… READ MORE
Dear Mr. Michael Fletcher, director of Columbia 9-1-1:
As a taxpayer in the Columbia 9-1-1 Communication District, I feel compelled to address some concerns I have about some actions being taken at 9-1-1. The issue I am referring to is regarding the committee you have formed to discuss the facets of a new radio system. I also understand that you have made the decision to keep these meetings private… READ MORE
Prince George has seen another month with well over 100 overdose calls – a city that normally averages 52 calls per month.
In August, paramedics responded to 129 overdose calls in the northern capital, which is one more than July’s 128 calls to BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS).
That call load compares to 58 in June and 51 in May earlier this year… READ MORE
Learn about current efforts to continue to protect the 4.9 GHz Band for public safety as well as recent filings, key decisions impacting these efforts, and how you can support PSSA’s initiative to protect the 4.9 GHz band for public safety.
