by ECC Editor | Jan 13, 2022 | Articles, Comm Center News
Most people know to dial 911 when emergency assistance is needed. While there is no denying the current 911 system has helped save countless lives since first introduced, it was primarily developed to work for landline phones.
With over 80% of 911 calls coming from mobile devices today, the need for an updated emergency response system is essential.
At NGA, we’ve heard our fair share of common misconceptions concerning public safety infrastructures and 911 myths stemming from outdated emergency response systems… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 11, 2022 | Comm Center News
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) – The Chesterfield County Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services announced a partnership with PulsePoint, a 9-1-1 integrated mobile app and community tool that empowers CPR-trained citizens to help save lives.
“Really become a citizen superhero,” said Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Sal Luciano.
Luciano said there’s two different Pulsepoint apps residents of Chesterfield County can download on their phones.
One of those apps, called PulsePoint Respond, notifies residents of the emergency calls happening in their area… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 11, 2022 | Comm Center News
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — If you call 911 in Monroe County you may not get an ambulance. The City of Rochester, Monroe County and AMR have launched a Nurse Navigator program. Certain non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses may now be routed to a licensed nurse.
For months, News10NBC has been reporting on overcrowded and overburdened emergency rooms in and around Monroe County which has had a cascading effect on ambulance companies. The hope is this program will ease the burden on all emergency services… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 11, 2022 | Comm Center News
Bucco Saluting Role of 9-1-1 First Responder Dispatchers Clears Senate
The Senate today advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Anthony M. that would retitle emergency operators as 9-1-1 first responder dispatchers.
“In an emergency, the dispatcher becomes the lifeline between those in distress and the first responders answering the call,” said Bucco (R-25). “These hard-working, highly trained individuals dedicate their lives to helping others, but their heroics are unseen and seldom acknowledged.”
The legislation (A-3804/S-1590) was approved by the Assembly in March and now moves to the Governor’s desk for review… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 10, 2022 | Comm Center News
Pasadena police reported officers stayed busy responding to just over 9,300 calls for service in December, capping off the year at 114,454 calls for service from residents of which 62,330 came through 9-1-1.
Pasadena Police Lt. William Grisafe said the critical events detailed in a year-end Community Brief released by police over the weekend comprise a snapshot of the more than 600 calls received by the Police Communications Center every day… READ MORE
