by ECC Editor | Sep 15, 2021 | Comm Center News
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WPRI) — Three years ago, Rena Fleury went into cardiac arrest at a Cumberland High School football game and died after the 911 dispatcher failed to recognize the 45-year-old needed CPR.
A new law signed ceremonially on Tuesday by Gov. Dan McKee aims to ensure that never happens again by having everyone who answers emergency calls be prepared to give potentially live-saving instructions over the phone.
“This is crucial. It saves lives, and it can be the difference between life and death for one of us,” McKee said… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Sep 15, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
House Republicans tried unsuccessfully on Monday to penalize communities that reduce police funding by taking away money in President Joe Biden’s proposed $3.5 trillion Build Back Better investment package intended for upgrading local 911 services.
They then claimed that by opposing the proposed amendment, Democrats were refusing to support law enforcement.
The attempt came during a markup of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s portion of the investment package. The legislation includes $10 billion, to be spent over five years, for community grants to implement, operate, and maintain the Next Generation 911 system… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Sep 14, 2021 | Comm Center News
BAYSIDE, WI — Residents of the North Shore will now be able to text 911 in emergencies if a call is impossible.
People who are deaf or hard of hearing, those who are unable to speak due to a medical emergency, or people who are in a situation where it would be unsafe to make a call can all now use texting to get in touch with North Shore emergency dispatchers, according to a news release from the Bayside Communications Center last week.
Dispatchers stress that phone calls are still the preferred method of getting in touch with emergency services, but some situations may make texting a worthy alternative, the news release said… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Sep 14, 2021 | Comm Center News
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – A veteran emergency services director and first responder is recognized by his peers statewide.
Jessamine County E-911 Director Chris Bowman has received the President’s Award from the Kentucky Emergency Services Association.
Bowman knows something about the business… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Sep 13, 2021 | Comm Center News
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Branch County Central Dispatch Authority is trying to get the word out that the end of 3G wireless connection is rapidly approaching.
Branch County 9-1-1/Central Dispatch Interim Director Jean Ratkowski says wireless carriers will discontinue support of 3G devices in 2022.
Older style 3G models of TracFone’s, flip phones, jitterbugs and others will start falling off networks in the near future.
County Administrator Bud Norman says updated technology has led to this… READ MORE
