by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
Centralized training for future safety communications professionals will soon be a reality in Lake County.
Auburn Career Center recently launched a new Adult Workforce Education Public Safety Telecommunicator class as a component of the vocational school’s adult public safety programs that include Firefighter 1 & 2, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Public Safety Academy, Fire Inspector and more…
by ECC Editor | Aug 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
ADRIAN — After two 911 outages this year, the Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office is working to try to prevent further problems with its 911 vendor and strengthen its backup plans in case it happens again.
At a meeting of the Lenawee County Board of Commissioners Wednesday, Sheriff Troy Bevier told the board about the outages and that the department was been working with its 911 vendor to get an explanation for what happened and how further outages can be prevented… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane Regional Emergency Communications has officially gone live with its Emergency Medial Dispatch system, shifting fire dispatch duties to the SREC 911 center.
SREC says with this transition from SREC Fire to SREC 911 they are making steps towards improving service for users by shortening response times.
“From the beginning it was the goal of the SREC board to better serve the community through an integrated center that aligned us with emergency communication centers across the country,” said Spokane Valley Fire Department Chief Bryan Collins, a SREC Board Member…
by ECC Editor | Aug 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
The Owen Sound Police Service completed 911 transfer tests this week, finishing a long and difficult process of Next Generation 911 compatibility.
Earlier this year, the Service completed its first test call with Bell Canada.
In recent months, the Service has completed a number of milestones allowing for the dispatch centre to be ready to not only receive calls but transfer them to other NG911 partners… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 17, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
By Randy Richmond, W7HMT
In March 2018, the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network known as First Responder Network Authority, in contract with AT&T, was launched as FirstNet®, the first nationwide 4G LTE communications platform dedicated for public safety’s wireless broadband needs. The 2012 Spectrum Act, which funded FirstNet, sallows the dedicated band on the 700 MHz spectrum to be shared with second responders (extended primary status), such as people in healthcare, utilities, transportation, and supporting volunteer groups, including the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES®). Here’s how ARES members can apply for a subscription to FirstNet and use this tool for public service applications. READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Aug 14, 2020 | Comm Center News
Lexington, SC (Paul Kirby) – Lexington County’s 911 Communications Division held its quarterly In-Service Training this week and during that training, a number of awards and recognition for employee achievements were presented. Employees who have also been promoted over the last two quarters were congratulated for achieving a higher rank earned through hard work, continuing education, and dedication to their duties. Due to COVID-19, the 1st and 2nd quarter awards were presented together this week… READ MORE
