by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 25, 2020 | Comm Center News
The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation to protect public safety communications in the T-Band, used for mission-critical communications, and interoperable communications with other agencies.
The T-Band (470 MHz – 512 MHz) currently operates in 11 major metropolitan areas — Boston, New York City, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco/Oakland…
by ECC Editor | Sep 24, 2020 | Comm Center News
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – The Lake City Public Safety Communications Center is implementing a new dispatch system designed to better respond to emergencies.
The Fire Priority Dispatch System, or FPDS, includes new software and protocols for 911 operators. The system will bring them in-line with nationally recognized standards… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 24, 2020 | Comm Center News
Hiring more dispatchers and offering competitive pay rates to retain them was the prime discussion topic Tuesday at the Greene County 911 Board of Directors meeting.
The board unanimously approved raising the pay rate for new hires to $13.50 an hour. Pay will be increased to $15 per hour after a six-month probationary period leading to certification. The board also approved hiring two additional full-time dispatchers…
by ECC Editor | Sep 24, 2020 | Comm Center News
The ongoing pandemic has led to some further funding for the City of Plant City as agencies continue to adjust their operations.
While the City of Plant City has already discussed changes it hopes to see quickly brought to life throughout a variety of its facilities, last week’s city commission meeting showed another alteration is now on the horizon… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 24, 2020 | Comm Center News
PITTSBURGH —
Sandra Perry and Melissa Dailey have worked together as Allegheny County 911 dispatchers and call takers, for 16 years. They said they have admired and respected one another, but rarely socialized. Friday they will share a bond most never will.
“How can you thank somebody for giving a part of themselves?” asked Sandra Perry.
Perry suffers from kidney disease. She gets dialysis seven days a week. The only cure is a kidney transplant. Her co-worker had no idea…
by ECC Editor | Sep 24, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
In an effort to prevent suicide deaths and help those struggling with mental health, the FCC said they are working to create a new nationwide, three digit phone number similar to 9-1-1 but instead it will be 9-8-8. It would be a way for those struggling to get direct help from professionals.
Federal authorities say suicide claimed the lives of more than 48,000 Americans in 2018… READ MORE
