by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 25, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
NPSTC committees and working groups have been busy all year discussing a variety of important topics that impact first responders and communications interoperability. Volunteer groups of subject matter experts have continued this work even as COVID-19 has shifted public safety agency priorities to deal with the pandemic. This month, NPSTC announces the publication of three new reports that deal with issues of importance to all public safety agencies. These reports assess the status of consoles that support Mission Critical Push to Talk (MCPTT), the future state of public safety broadband for EMS and communications centers, and a comprehensive overview of Public Safety IoT issues and considerations. NPSTC is also announcing an update to the COVID-19 Operations Checklist designed for public safety agencies and communications centers…
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 24, 2020 | Comm Center News
The Internet of Things (IoT) is expanding the variety of technical capabilities deployed in the interest of public safety, and smart cities are leveraging IoT data to provide insights and improve operations. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is promoting technology development through its Science and Technology Directorate’s SCITI (pronounced “city”) solutions lab. SCITI stands for Smart City and Internet of Things Innovation...
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 24, 2020 | Comm Center News
Flathead County voters will decide on the November ballot if they want to create a new funding district that would provide long-term funding for the Flathead Emergency Communications Center.
The FECC serves as an emergency services dispatch for the entire Flathead County by dispatching law enforcement, fire and medical agencies, as well as search and rescue teams…
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 24, 2020 | Comm Center News
Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center was awarded a grant to purchase equipment and technology components for the HRECC’s soon-to-be-completed communications center.
The grant, officially named the “FY21 State 911 Department Regional Public Safety Answering Point and Regional Secondary Public Safety Answering Point and Regional Emergency Communications Center Development Grant,” totals almost $2.1 million…
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 24, 2020 | Comm Center News
NENA events are where the 9-1-1 community comes together to learn, grow, connect, and discover. In September, we’re excited to bring you NENA Ignite – a brand-new way to gain skills and knowledge to do your job better, overcome the challenges you face today, and prepare for the road ahead.
NENA Ignite is a free-to-attend virtual conference and expo that delivers all of the great educational and social benefits you’ve come to expect from NENA… |
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 23, 2020 | Comm Center News
Temporary Relocation of 911 Dispatch Center
After close contact with a family member, an Emergency Medical Dispatcher has tested positive for COVID-19. To prevent further contamination, the 911 Center, along with personnel, will be temporarily relocated to the Guam Fire Department (GFD) headquarters in Agana. GFD personnel will be conducting a thorough decontamination of the facility and equipment before allowing employees to return.
During the transition and temporary location use, there will be no loss or disruption of 911 services to the community. GFD expects to have decontamination procedures completed by 6:00 p.m., August 23…
