by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 15, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
This week we will look at a comprehensive report from The FirstNet Authority about the 3GPP standards body and its work in progress, discuss Mission-Critical Push-To-Talk/video/data and why this is taking so long, and see what it takes to manage the FirstNet fleet of deployables.
3GPP Standards Update
In an Advocate entitled, “Why are We Waiting for a PTT Interoperability Solution?” a few weeks ago, I was critical of having to wait for the 3GPP standards that seem to be taking forever and thought we would be better served if the public-safety and vendor communities could come together and push forward to provide full interoperability on the road to a standard. However, some suggested a better solution would be for the 3GPP to continue its efforts and it is…
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 14, 2020 | Comm Center News
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) — A big shakeup within the Columbus Division of Police that impacts the Communications Bureau which is over 911 dispatchers.
ABC6 Investigates obtained an email through a public record request written by the Communications Bureau Commander to his team. The email states the Communications Bureau will be moved from the Division of Police to Support Services effective January 1, 2021, and thereafter the bureau will be led by a yet-to-be hired civilian with the title, 911 Emergency Communications Manager…
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 14, 2020 | Comm Center News
BATAVIA — Steve Robinson’s three decades of service to Batavia, mainly as a city police dispatcher, may have ended, but the City Council took the time to honor him during Tuesday night’s meeting.
“Steve Robinson is being recognized for his nearly 30 years of service to the City of Batavia Police Department and the residents of the city of Batavia,” Council President Eugene Jankowski said during the presentation, noting Robinson joined June 1, 1990 as the department’s first civilian police dispatcher…
by ECC Editor | Oct 13, 2020 | Comm Center News
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — Acting City Manager John Blair has announced Hezedean A. Smith, D.M., as the fire chief for the Charlottesville Fire Department.
Smith brings more than 32 years of experience in emergency services and public safety and is recognized nationally and internationally with credentials in public service, EMS, and the fire service, according to a news release from the city… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Oct 13, 2020 | Comm Center News
The Prosper Police Department celebrated the opening of its new headquarters last week.
On Oct. 6, a ceremonial blue ribbon was cut by Prosper Mayor Ray Smith, Police Chief Doug Kowalski and Town Manager Harlan Jefferson, officially opening the first section of what will eventually become the Town of Prosper Public Safety Complex at 801 Safety Way… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Oct 13, 2020 | Comm Center News
The Rockford Fire Department is currently accepting applications for 911 Telecommunicators, and job qualifications include:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Past experience in fast paced, highly stressful situations preferred
- Must be able to type 45 words per minute and pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening… READ MORE
