by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 5, 2020 | Comm Center News
Jefferson County 911 and Emergency Management have spent the past year responding to their own emergency: creating enough office space to do their jobs to the fullest of their abilities.
Dispatch spent the month of July settling into its new home at the Jefferson County Public Safety Center on Green Road — a three-part office for 911, the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and space to house certain courthouse records — and planned to be fully operational in the new center June 23, but software glitches in the new computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system caused delays while the department worked to make things right…
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 5, 2020 | Comm Center News
Minnehaha County Commissioners say they were left “in the dark” about the projected price tag for their portion of a proposed 911 dispatch center and training facility for local law enforcement and firefighters.
At last week’s joint city and county meeting, commissioners and Sioux Falls city councilors voiced confusion and surprise stemming from “sticker shock” of the $52 million estimated cost of the new public safety complex planned at 60th Street North and Sycamore Avenue…
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 5, 2020 | Comm Center News
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Public Safety Leaders Unveil New Alliance to Protect Public Safety 4.9GHZ Spectrum
The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association announce the formation of a new alliance with the goal of protecting 4.9GHz spectrum for public safety use.
Today, the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) in partnership with other associations and public safety leaders announce that they have formed the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA)…
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 4, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
By Adam Geisler, National Tribal Government Liaison (Regions IX-X), First Responder Network Authority
At the tip of Northwest Washington State and south of the Canadian Border lies Neah Bay, a remote peninsula that is home to the Makah Tribe Reservation. The tribe’s unique location means that their culture and customs revolve around the ocean. It also means that the tribe contends with many water-related emergencies, such as drownings, rip currents that sweep people into the ocean, and a looming tsunami threat. For the Makah Reservation’s first responders who patrol the 1,100 square miles of rugged land and surrounding sea, resilient and reliable communications are essential. READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Aug 4, 2020 | Comm Center News
Lewis County announced this week that its 911 call center will now accept texts.
According to the county’s 911 center, text to 911 can help citizens who are unable to call 911 without being in further danger; can help those who are hearing or speech impaired or who cannot speak due to a medical emergency or are in areas with poor cell service… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Aug 4, 2020 | Comm Center News
Big changes are coming to the Edgar County Emergency Telephone System Call Center as the county’s 911 system moves to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911), according to Nanette Crippes, the county’s 911 director.
The estimated $300,000 project — which includes new equipment and training — will move the 911 call center from its present location in the front reception area of the Edgar County Jail to the 911 addition at the jail, which is now being used by Edgar County Sheriff Jeff Wood and deputies… READ MORE
