by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 2, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
The Federal Communications Commission has voted along party lines to expand the use of the 4.9 GHz band, over objections from public safety users.
The 4.9 GHz spectrum, which consists of 50 megahertz (4.940-4.990 GHz), was designated for exclusive use by public safety for fixed and mobile services back in the early 2000s. That spectrum was allowed to be shared with non-traditional public safety responders. The FCC has now dropped the requirement that the spectrum be used for public safety-related activities. The GOP majority on the commission supported the view that due to the high cost of equipment in the band and the fact that its use is mostly confined to a few metropolitan areas, the spectrum is underutilized and states ought to be allowed to use it to “best meet their unique needs,” as the FCC said in a statement…
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 2, 2020 | Comm Center News
Research shows that nearly 6 billion text messages are sent every day in the United States, more than 2.2. trillion per year. SMS or text messaging has become a way of primary communication for many people to communicate. With this change, emergency communications centers across the country needed to adapt to the changes and upgrade their system to support this new wave of communication…
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 2, 2020 | Comm Center News
Manatee County, Florida may become the first local government entity in the country to use its emergency 9-1-1 system to dispatch the delivery of emergency medical supplies by drone for people suffering from heart attacks or other serious medical emergencies.
On September 15, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners gave approval to a preliminary agreement between the county Public Safety Department and Orlando-based Archer First Response Systems, an affiliate of Archer UAS, which would install an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), comprising a drone capable of carrying a medical payload and a ground control hub, on county property…
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 1, 2020 | Comm Center News
Syracuse, N.Y. – County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II and the Department of Emergency Communications Commissioner Julie K. Corn recognized 911 Center Employees for outstanding performance during the past year during a ceremony held Wednesday morning at the 911 Center.
County Executive McMahon said, “Our Emergency Communications Employees are the best in the business. They are the true first responders to any emergency and our community is lucky to have such an amazing and dedicated workforce.” McMahon continued, “Congratulations to all of the awardees. This year has been particularly challenging and I want to thank all of our employees for their hard work and commitment to keeping our community safe…
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 1, 2020 | Comm Center News
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) – This election, public safety funding is among the issues on the ballot in Vinton County.
Vinton County voters will be asked this November for a one-cent-per-hundred dollar valuation levy increase to help pay for upgrades for public safety communication.
“These levies usually run five years and technology updates every three months,” Vinton County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ryan Cain said…
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 1, 2020 | Comm Center News
The Georgia Department of Public Safety has a new Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.
The Board of Public Safety voted on Wednesday to approve Lieutenant Colonel Chris Wright to serve as the next Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety and Colonel of the Georgia State Patrol, following Interim Commissioner Gary Vowell’s planned departure, effective September 30, 2020. The Board also named Major William Hitchens to serve as Lieutenant Colonel of the Georgia State Patrol and Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety…
