by ECC Editor | Mar 13, 2020 | Comm Center News
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Commissioners took major steps Tuesday to upgrade the county’s 30-year-old emergency communications system and remodel the 911 communications center. They also saved $800,000 in estimated costs as part of the process.
Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a $299,807 state bid contract with Motorola Solutions Incorporated for radio repeater equipment to upgrade current VHF… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 13, 2020 | Comm Center News
[…] In other business, commissioners approved the purchase of new computers, monitors and additional cords and mounts for the Lyon County Emergency Communications Center for a total of $18,296.07… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 13, 2020 | Comm Center News
HAMILTON, Ohio (WKRC) – In Butler County, Sheriff Richard Jones is taking every precaution to make sure the coronavirus doesn’t spread to inmates or jail staff.
Sheriff Richard Jones has increased staffing in the regional emergency communications center and activated the backup center. He’s also opened a coronavirus hotline as deputies here monitor the COVID-19 situation… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 13, 2020 | Comm Center News, Critical Alert, Resources
This guidance applies to all first responders, including law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and emergency management officials, who anticipate close contact with persons with confirmed or possible COVID-19 in the course of their work.
Summary of Key Changes for the EMS Guidance:
- Updated PPE recommendations for the care of patients with known or suspected COVID-19:
- Facemasks are an acceptable alternative until the supply chain is restored. Respirators should be prioritized for procedures that are likely to generate respiratory aerosols, which would pose the highest exposure risk to HCP… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 11, 2020 | Press Release
Critical Response Group, Inc. (CRG) is proud to announce that the Miami Police Department (MPD) has joined the growing ranks of public safety organizations to adopt and deploy 911eye. This leading Next Generation 911 (NG911) technology pinpoints a caller’s location and allows them to share real-time texts, audio, video or photos during a 911 emergency call. This innovative and cost-effective technology provides MPD with a way to simultaneously receive multiple streams of video from callers to increase their situational awareness, reduce response times and create safer outcomes during a crisis… READ MORE