by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 25, 2020 | Comm Center News
| The following statements may be attributed to Dan Henry, Regulatory Counsel and Director of Government Affairs for NENA: The 9-1-1 Association:
“America’s 9-1-1 community is encouraged by the U.S. House of Representatives votes this week to ensure a resilient communications network amid the coronavirus pandemic. We commend Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA) for their advocacy on behalf on these common sense, bipartisan improvements to our nation’s telecommunications system.” |
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 25, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai wants to make more efficient use of the 4.9 GHz band, of which 50 megahertz was designated for public safety use back in 2002. But he’s facing opposition from a slew of public safety organizations.
The item, which is on the FCC’s open meeting agenda for September 30, would give states the right to lease 4.9 GHz spectrum to commercial entities, electric utilities and others. According to the chairman, only about 3.5% of potential licensees – or less than 1 out of 25 – are actually using the 4.9 GHz spectrum due to the licensing structure…
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
