Brazos County 9-1-1 Hiring Dispatchers (TX)

BRAZOS CO, TX — The Brazos County Emergency Communication District is looking to hire for the Public Safety dispatchers.

Halley Challis has been a Headset Hero for Brazos County 9-1-1 Dispatch for 13 years.

“Once I got the job it was something that was always exciting and different and fast-paced and then you also get that sense of helping others every single day that you come to work…

FOCUS ON SAFETY – ANSWERING THE CALL (IL)

Did you know that Naperville’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) will answer more than 50,000 emergency 9-1-1 calls along with nearly 200,000 non-emergency calls in a single year? This dedicated group’s truly impactful contribution to our city make it this month’s highlighted unit for the Naperville Police Department’s Safer Naper campaign.

Naperville’s stand-alone dispatch center serves the Naperville Police and Fire departments, Naperville Public Works and Public Utilities, and the Naperville Park District Police. It consists of two sections, Emergency Communications and City Dispatch, both of which operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year… READ MORE

Cell tower proposal draws noise concerns from York neighbors (ME)

YORK, Maine — The York Water District is considering a proposal to add a cell tower atop the Roots Rock Road water tank in the middle of a York Heights neighborhood, stirring hopes of better cellular service as well as concerns from property owners.

The water district held an online informational session last week, with presentations about the proposed installation and an opportunity for community members to voice their concerns about noise, radiation and potential impacts on property values…

Lyon County commissioners OK five-year 9-1-1 Surcharge Master Plan (NV)

On Sept. 3, 2020 The Board of County Commissioners approved the five year Master Plan for the 9-1-1 surcharge. This fee was created by the Legislature to provide a dedicated funding source for 9-1-1 related services.

The approved Lyon County five-year masterplan for the use of the proceeds of the Telephone Surcharge pursuant to NRS 244A.7641 through 244A.7647 and Lyon County Code Title 3, Chapter 10. The Lyon County Board of Commissioners shall, at least annually, review and, if necessary, update this master plan…

Milford PD hoping to renovate communications center (NH)

MILFORD- Voters may recall Articles 4 and 5, which were on the ballot in March, concerning the town’s emergency communications dispatch center which Milford police have said is failing.

There have also been discussions that the town of Milford, i.e., the police department, would like to exit the MACC base and create a system that would be their own… READ MORE