by ECC Editor | Aug 18, 2020 | Comm Center News
The union representing city of Spokane fire dispatchers is once again at odds with leaders of the county’s new 911 dispatch center.
The dispatch center, Spokane Regional Emergency Communications, or SREC, switched to a new computer system last week that limits the role of city fire dispatchers in the emergency response process.
The union that represents the dispatchers quickly cried foul, claiming it was notified just hours prior to an abrupt transition in technology that has already put the public at risk… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Aug 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
Kentucky State Police is seeking to fill 30 full-time and part-time telecommunicator positions at 14 various post locations across the commonwealth.
KSP spokesperson Sgt. Josh Lawson said the agency is experiencing an unprecedented level of telecommunicator vacancies.
“It’s concerning for us to face this kind of shortage in one of the more critical areas within our agency,” Lawson said… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Aug 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
ADRIAN — After two 911 outages this year, the Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office is working to try to prevent further problems with its 911 vendor and strengthen its backup plans in case it happens again.
At a meeting of the Lenawee County Board of Commissioners Wednesday, Sheriff Troy Bevier told the board about the outages and that the department was been working with its 911 vendor to get an explanation for what happened and how further outages can be prevented… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Aug 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
The Owen Sound Police Service completed 911 transfer tests this week, finishing a long and difficult process of Next Generation 911 compatibility.
Earlier this year, the Service completed its first test call with Bell Canada.
In recent months, the Service has completed a number of milestones allowing for the dispatch centre to be ready to not only receive calls but transfer them to other NG911 partners… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Aug 14, 2020 | Comm Center News
Lexington, SC (Paul Kirby) – Lexington County’s 911 Communications Division held its quarterly In-Service Training this week and during that training, a number of awards and recognition for employee achievements were presented. Employees who have also been promoted over the last two quarters were congratulated for achieving a higher rank earned through hard work, continuing education, and dedication to their duties. Due to COVID-19, the 1st and 2nd quarter awards were presented together this week… READ MORE
