by ECC Editor | Mar 15, 2022 | Comm Center News
TNS) — Arnold resident Kirsten Neumann’s daughter Vivian is 4 years old and has been in remission for a year from stage four neuroblastoma — a cancer that grows in immature nerve tissue. Vivian is participating in a clinical trial for a drug to treat the illness.
On Feb. 16, the day after she got a shot as part of the trial, Vivian had a low-grade fever. Neumann gave her Tylenol and a few minutes later Vivian started choking, turning blue and seizing. Neumann stuck her finger down Vivian’s throat to induce vomiting, which helped the choking, but she continued to seize. Neumann called 911… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 14, 2022 | Comm Center News
Sherman, Texas — Eric M. Bridges, Executive Director of Texoma Council of Governments (TCOG) announced today the success of TCOG’s annual Texoma Texoma Regional 9-1-1 Telecommunicators Banquet. On Thursday, March 10, telecommunicators within the region were awarded for the important role they play in public safety. “Telecommunicators are the critical link between those in need of emergency services and those that provide emergency assistance. The Texoma region is fortunate to have such devoted and dedicated telecommunicators,” stated Beth Eggar, TCOG’s 9-1-1 Program Manager… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 12, 2022 | Comm Center News
It shouldn’t have to be stated, but calling 9-1-1 is for emergencies only.
Emergencies like medical issues and car wrecks, fires and crimes. You know, real emergencies.
We’ve all heard stories of people calling this special number for mundane reasons. I’ve heard of people calling for emergency services because they need their toenails clipped and they are elderly and diabetic. Or the calls on a neighbor because their grass is too high… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 11, 2022 | Comm Center News
MANCHESTER — If the town chooses to move its dispatch services to North Shore Regional 911 Center in Middleton, there’s no guarantee at this moment the current Manchester dispatchers will make the move as well.
Manchester currently employs three full-time dispatchers for police, fire, harbormaster and public works calls. Nine others work the phones, located in an office in the police station, on a part-time or per diem basis… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 11, 2022 | Comm Center News
MAYFIELD, Ky. (KFVS) – A Kentucky State Police telecommunicator was recognized, along with other first responders, for their work during the Mayfield tornado.
They were recognized by the Kentucky Emergency Management Association on March 9.
According to a news release from KSP, Public Safety Telecommunication Supervisor Brandon Crews was on duty when the tornado moved through the area on December 10.
Within the first 24 hours of the tornado, KSP says Post 1 processed well over 3,000 emergency calls for service from local counties affected… READ MORE
