by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 9, 2020 | Comm Center News
North Dakota public safety and emergency services are getting a long overdue radio upgrade as part of a new program called SIRN20/20. SIRN stands for Statewide Interoperable Radio Network. “Interoperable” means all the agencies involved (law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, emergency management, the public utilities, transportation, and others) will be able to communicate with each other, on demand, and in real-time. It is a joint effort by state, county, and municipal public safety agencies to build and maintain a statewide interoperable radio communication system for first responders and the public safety community…
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 9, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
By Jason Porter, senior vice president, FirstNet Program at AT&T
Empathy leads to change. Change starts with us.
Recent national discussions on police reform have been largely focused on federal and state legislative initiatives, however the foundation for meaningful common-ground reform begins locally and requires collaboration between local communities and their law enforcement agencies. And National Faith & Blue Weekend (NFBW), taking place Oct. 9-12, strives to do just that by connecting law enforcement and residents to find common ground through collaborative and respectful communication via local houses of worship.
The NFBW initiative is based on the premise that strong communities are built on mutual respect and understanding. By reinforcing the connections between public safety professionals and the communities they serve, this national program aims to help build bridges and break biases locally. And it’s why all of us at FirstNet, Built with AT&T, are honored to support this groundbreaking event. Activities include community dialogue, service projects and other interactive experiences to help foster ongoing, authentic and mutual community-law enforcement trust. READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Oct 8, 2020 | Comm Center News
Director Steve Hooke reports that the Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center handled more than 100 calls Wednesday during the fast-moving storms that hit Norfolk County.
During the three-hour period between 6 and 9 p.m., HRECC telecommunicators received 120 911 calls, 109 Emergency CAD entries (including two calls for CPR) and 77 business line calls. More than 82% of calls received were wireless… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 8, 2020 | Comm Center News
RapidSOS, Responder Corp, Orleans Parish Communication District, and Western Fire Chiefs Association were awarded the $1 million Accelerate R2 Network Challenge grant funded by the Economic Development Administration (EDA), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), with subject matter expertise from the First Responder Network (FirstNet) Authority…
by ECC Editor | Oct 8, 2020 | Comm Center News
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has now integrated texting capabilities into its 911 answering system, allowing residents in need of emergency services to reach a first responder via text when calling 911 is not an option.
“In the event of an emergency, we ask residents to call 9-1-1 when possible as this is the most effective way to communicate with a dispatcher and get a first responder out to you,” said CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 8, 2020 | Comm Center News
KITTANNING – Armstrong County officials acknowledged last week that unforeseen changes to the ongoing “dark fiber” communications project could possibly complicate the project’s timeline.
At their meeting on Oct. 1, county commissioners Don Myers, Jason Renshaw and Pat Fabian approved a change order for the public safety/911 dark fiber project being conducted by DQE Communications…
