by ECC Editor | Sep 23, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
HOBOKEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) has announced the winners of its 2020 PSAPs’ Finest Awards. Now in its fifteenth year, NICE’s PSAPs’ Finest Awards recognize the dedicated individuals and team stand-outs in public safety emergency communications. Awards are presented annually to winners in the following categories: Director, Line Supervisor, Technician, Trainer, Telecommunicator, Innovator and PSAP of the Year. PSAPs’ Finest winners are selected by an independent panel of volunteer judges from the public safety community who evaluate nominees based on their accomplishments, skills, knowledge and dedication… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Sep 23, 2020 | Comm Center News
When Perry Polinski started in his emergency dispatcher’s job in January of 1981, the position was referred to as a “communications operator.”
Mr. Polinski and others worked out of the first floor, bunched in with other services at the Evanston Police Department, located at 1454 Elmwood Ave. Back then, on calls for emergency service, all residents had was basic 911, which simply routed any 911 emergency call from Evanston to the Police Department… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Sep 23, 2020 | Comm Center News, Jobs
Tiana Jarrell’s eyes scoured a cluster of computer monitors with maps and details on 911 calls.
Her hands glided across keyboards, ready to take a sudden phone call for help and relay the emergency to appropriate responders.
Jarrell’s first shift alone “on the floor” of the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office’s 911 Communications Center inside the Emergency Operations Center was July 4, 2020… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Sep 23, 2020 | Comm Center News
When the Saline County Quorum Court met Monday, the Justices of the Peace voted unanimously to pass an ordinance to approve the agreement for Saline County and Benton to form the Saline County Emergency Communications Center.
The ordinance said the city and county have determined it is in the best interest of both parties to create this joint center… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 23, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
By Tiffany Perry, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority
One of our nation’s oldest military branches and the nation’s premier maritime first responder, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) plays an essential role in maintaining the safety and security of our nation’s coasts, ports, and waterways. USCG professionals provide maritime support to communities in emergency situations, ensure safe and lawful commerce, interdict illegal drugs, protect the maritime environment, perform daring search and rescue (SAR) missions for those in distress, and place themselves on the front lines during hurricane season. The Coast Guard’s mission-ready workforce of more than 56,000 active duty, reserve, and civilian members tirelessly works to strengthen our nation and protect our communities. True to their motto, Semper Paratus, the USCG is always ready with FirstNet.
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by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 22, 2020 | Comm Center News
Cincinnati, OH – The Planned Parenthood abortion facility in Cincinnati, Ohio, certainly wanted paramedics on the scene during a recent medical emergency there, but refused to let the 911 dispatcher or paramedics to know why.
In fact, when the dispatcher began to ask questions that would have helped paramedics be better prepared to quickly help the woman experiencing the emergency, the Planned Parenthood caller hung up on her…
