AMR Sumter County Fire and EMS Communications Center is taking center stage in recognition of achieving the most prominent distinction in 9-1-1 emergency communication services.
The communication center is the 283rd emergency dispatch center in the world to attain International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) status as an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) for its use of the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS)… READ MORE
Tulsa-area 911 callers in psychiatric distress will now have access to a mental health professional, thanks to a partnership between city public safety agencies and community nonprofits.
The city of Tulsa 911 Mental Health Collaborative launched Sept. 3, according to a Tulsa Police Department news release Wednesday, and is made possible through the Police Department, the city’s 911 Public Safety Communications Department, Family & Children’s Services Community Outreach Psychiatric Services (COPES) and the Tulsa Area United Way…
The United Kingdom press and some in the United States announced this week that the UK LTE broadband network for public safety that was to have been operational this year will not be ready for prime time until 2024 or 2025. Why is there a delay, when will it finally become live, and what will it offer the UK’s public-safety agencies?
First estimates for network operation were that the network would be ready in 2016, and then 2019. Both dates were missed and the Home Office signed an extension to continue to use the Tetra Airwave system with Motorola Solutions until 2022…
ROMULUS — Seneca County officials are praising a 911 dispatcher for helping in the delivery of a premature baby Saturday.
County 911 Operations Manager Brandi Godley said Dispatcher Allison Archer fielded a call about a woman being in preterm labor. Archer gave emergency medical dispatch instructions to the caller, who delivered the child. Archer also relayed infant CPR instructions that helped save the infant boy’s life…
Sheridan County Communications is accepting applications for the position of Head Dispatcher
The successful applicant must be 18 years of age and prefer 4 years of experience in 911 Dispatching. Applicant is required to move to Sheridan County upon accepting position. This position entails primarily covering swing shift on an 8/12-hour rotating schedule. The schedule covers 05:45 am to 5:45 pm, 5:45 pm to 5:45 am and some weekends.
The Sheridan County Communications is an equal opportunity employer and provides employees with sick leave, vacation, KPERS retirement benefits, family health insurance, and overtime provisions. Starting salary will depend on qualifications of successful applicant with the minimum starting salary being $15.00 per hour, it is negotiable…
Intrado Corporation (“Intrado” or the “Company”), a global leader in technology-enabled services, will host a two-day virtual event for the public safety community that will explore the emerging technologies and trends impacting the future of emergency communications. This is a free event open to anyone interested in public safety.
911 Live | The Frontline features a wide variety of thought leaders and stakeholders within the public safety and emergency communications space. Technology partners, government agencies, and industry associations scheduled to present include: Intrado, ADT, Microsoft, RapidSOS, and the National Emergency Number Association (NENA)..
