When in an emergency, it’s nice to get help close to home.
Foothills County is hoping the UCP will allow its residents — and those in Okotoks, Black Diamond-Turner Valley — to talk to someone close at home when in an emergency and possibly trying to save a loved one.
The UCP announced tentative changes to health services last week to cut costs… READ MORE
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As trends in public safety are constantly changing, the importance of providing continual training for telecommunicators has never been greater. Realizing this need, Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) has entered into an agreement to educate more than 700 telecommunicators in 45 dispatch centers with PowerPhone’s industry leading Continuing Education Subscription Based training program… READ MORE
The City of Minneapolis is seeking a talented individual to support and assist the Emergency Communications Director by planning, organizing and supervising the work of 911 Center’s staff assigned to the Emergency Communications Department in the City of Minneapolis. We’re looking for motivated individuals who want to build a career while serving the community. Ideal candidates are excited to work alongside other dedicated professionals to help the residents, visitors and businesses of Minneapolis. The 911 Operations Manager will direct the operations of the Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center in providing all 911 call answering and police and fire dispatching for the City of Minneapolis… READ MORE
Norman city departments may have to forego replacement of police vehicles and other vehicles as officials grapple with a continuing $3.5 million budget shortfall.
By June 30, the Capital Improvement Project Fund will hemorrhage $600,000, which helps pay for the city’s fleet maintenance and replacement.
Norman Finance Director Anthony Francisco will address the city council at 5:30 tonight during a study session about the status of the CIP fund, the general fund and further cuts he will recommend.
While the University North Park tax increment finance district is tied up in a court challenge, the council…READ MORE
Community members across Erie County who know CPR are encouraged to download a new app.
Saint Vincent and Erie County 911 have introduced the PulsePoint Respond mobile app.
Those who sign up will receive alerts when someone nearby is in sudden cardiac arrest.
The free app comes after the county updated the 911 system.
If the emergency is in a public place, it will alert users in the vicinity. Those responding will also be alerted to where the closest AED unit is… READ MORE
