by ECC Editor | May 9, 2022 | Comm Center News
LISBON –Efforts by the Columbiana County Emergency Management Agency leaders along with Commissioner Tim Weigle continue to pursue additional funding for operation of next generation 911 for this and other counties across the state may have begun to pay off.
Brian Rutledge, 911 Coordinator, reported to members at Thursday’s meeting of the Columbiana County 911 Emergency Service Committee the state committee looking at concerns for funding ESInet for the state are considering increasing the fees for users of the system. Not only is the state committee considering raising the cost of the fee attached to cell phones from 25 cents to 70 cents, the plan would include adding fees for other smart devices or means of communication such as tablets and land lines… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | May 9, 2022 | Comm Center News
MANCHESTER — Selectmen answered the public’s remaining questions regarding the town’s dispatch operations at the final public hearing on the topic last week.
At Town Election on May 17, voters will decide whether to dissolve the town’s dispatch services and join North Shore Regional 911 of Middleton or keep operations local by reinvesting in personnel, hardware and software.
Attendees at Thursday’s hearing asked about a potential “exit strategy” if the town chooses to regionalize. North Shore Regional 911 is offering Manchester a contract through 2029 that is subject to renewal… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | May 9, 2022 | Articles, Comm Center News
By James Careless
It was the kind of funding news that many first responders were hoping for. On February 22, 2022, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed using revenues from future spectrum auctions to fund Next Gen (NG) 911 rollouts across the United States. She made the proposal during a speech at Washington’s National Press Club to mark FirstNet’s 10th anniversary.
“Historically, our nation’s 911 systems have been updated through fees on bills and a mix of town, county, and state funding measures. But as with first responder communications, it’s time for a nationwide, digital upgrade,” said Rosenworcel. “Once again, we would be using the auction of public airwaves to support public safety. And the funds would flow to every state and jurisdiction with 911 call centers to help make next-generation 911 a reality nationwide… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | May 7, 2022 | Articles, Comm Center News
In 2021, NBC Washington reported that nearly 100,000 emergency 911 calls in the D.C. region were sent to the wrong call centers or required transfers to reach the correct jurisdiction due to outdated technology.
Those 100,000 calls represented 100,000 lives possibly facing life-threatening situations. Over the years, the country has felt the adverse effects of 911 call centers using antiquated technology.
Service issues, faulty phone software, overwhelming call volumes and even hackers have demonstrated that older systems are vulnerable. Our communities need efficient, responsive and updated technologies… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | May 6, 2022 | Comm Center News
In the not-too-distant future, those using 911 will be expected to send images and video from their location.
Bell Canada New Generation (NG)911 Service will completely replace the existing 911 system that will make this technically possible in the next three years.
This new 911 technology permitting people to send video and images will have improved location information the County’s emergency co-ordinator Ken Stubbings told the County’s Corporate Service committee members during their May 3 meeting… READ MORE
