by ECC Editor | Feb 28, 2020 | Comm Center News
They’re the first voice of reason you’ll hear when tragedy strikes, maintaining a calm steadiness all the while also ensuring first responders get to you in the safest and most efficient manner.
They’re public safety telecommunicators or 911 dispatchers though Donald Dinse, president and lobbyist for the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2498 union, said the term… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Feb 28, 2020 | Comm Center News
SHERMAN, Tex. (KXII) – Thursday night, over a dozen telecommunicators were awarded for their service during the 10th Annual Texoma Regional 9-1-1 Telecommunications Banquet.
The Texoma Council of Governments has recognized responders for their devoted and dedicated service to their communities for the last decade.
This year, these employees are recognized officially as first responders… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Feb 28, 2020 | Articles
RapidSOS yesterday announced the general availability of its new Jurisdiction View module, which quickly displays enhanced location information and other data associated with all 911 calls within the jurisdiction of a public-safety answering point (PSAP) on a map interface that is being described as a “game-changer” for at least one 911 center.
Included in the RapidSOS Portal software application that is free to PSAPs, the Jurisdiction View feature provides a map depicting the location… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Feb 27, 2020 | Articles
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Senator Michael Testa pressed Governor Phil Murphy on his strategy to improve 9-1-1 emergency services after the governor stated in his Budget Address that he would ensure money is in place to modernize New Jersey’s emergency response infrastructure.
“Our county’s and town’s emergency services are on the front lines protecting the public, ensuring our families have access to quick, quality life-saving care,” said Testa (R-1). “The state… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Feb 27, 2020 | Comm Center News
The Dodge County Board of Supervisors approved an interlocal agreement with Colfax County to join its 911 servers during its meeting Wednesday morning.
Dodge County Communications Director Shelly Holzerland said Nebraska is transitioning to NextGen 911, an IP-based system.
“We’re currently using 1960s technology to try to bring 911 calls into the PSAP… READ MORE
