Rutherford County leads the Country in Dispatchers learning and knowing CPR (TN)

A lifesaving policy known as Telecommunicator CPR (T-CPR) is gaining attention and support in Tennessee by both local and state government. During cardiac arrest – the unexpected loss of heart function – only about 1 in 10 victims survive. Successful resuscitation of victims requires an immediate response to improve their chance of survival. Telecommunicators, including emergency dispatchers and 9-1-1 operators, can be lifesaving coaches when seconds matter.

Tennessee’s Rutherford County is leading the country by the recent signing of an Executive Order by Mayor Bill Ketron requiring T-CPR training for 9-1-1 emergency dispatchers, to help them deliver CPR… READ MORE

Hamilton County public health officials say they’re ready for coronavirus (OH)

CINCINNATI (FOX19) – Hamilton County Public Health officials say the risk of Ohioans contracting coronavirus is low but they’re prepared if it does come though.

“Our plans are ready if this were to come to Ohio and spread,” Hamilton County interim Public Health Commissioner Greg Kesterman said.

The plan includes prevention efforts, including sharing the importance of CDC-approved hygiene habits with the public… READ MORE

NG911 Linux Engineer (NY)

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client that is seeking a Linux Engineer in Brooklyn, NY. Responsibilities:

  • Engineering and administration of UNIX & Linux Systems
  • Engineering and administration of Veritas products including Cluster Server, Volume Manager, File System / other clustering & replication technologies
  • Execute Unix performance related utilities
  • Engineering and administration of SUN/UNIX/ Linux based systems
  • Participate as a senior member of mission critical / public safety application deployments teams
  • Engineering and administration of SAN storage infrastructure… READ MORE