Terrified Mother Calls 911 When Protester Jumps on Her Car (VA)
A mother in Fredricksburg, Virginia called 911 after a protestor jumped on her car. The dispatcher told her there was nothing to be done. [VIDEO with audio of call in full article]
Legal static in Adirondacks over mountaintop, public safety (NY)
At the southern end of Hamilton County, a radio dead zone has plagued emergency workers for years. Law enforcement cannot check license plates. Ambulance corps members cannot call a hospital.
After years of looking for ways to bolster communications in the area, a tower on Cathead Mountain in Benson appears to be the answer. The problem? It is surrounded by land where state law prohibits motorized…
Proposed changes in 911 ID numbers leave some fire chiefs fuming (NY)
A conflict is brewing between the Oneida County Department of Emergency Services and a handful of local fire chiefs who do not want to give up their 3-digit identification numbers.
The county 9-1-1 Center is planning to switch from number identifications to plain language in order to better serve an impending upgrade to a digital radio system. But the local chiefs say they do not want to give up their 3-digits because of tradition and other technical concerns… READ MORE
New technology makes text to 911 process even easier (KS)
If you need to call 911 and need to start texting a dispatcher during the call, the Lyon County Emergency Communications Center now has technology to make that process even easier than before — especially in situations when language is a concern.
Director Roxanne Van Gundy says Kansas has had text-to-911 capabilities for several years, including Lyon County, but new technology will now make it easier to communicate through text… READ MORE
Woman Shouts To Siri ‘CALL 911’ While Trying To Save Husband From Drowning (CT)
According to the Guilford Police Department, the couple was crabbing when the husband fell into the water and was trapped in the entrance of the sluice pipe that runs under the roadway. The woman was holding onto her husband, fearing if she let go, he would get sucked in.
Two officers from Guilford Police arrived, and said they retrieved a rope to assist the woman in saving her husband…
Brevard County Fire Rescue Promotes Six Firemen to Lieutenant, One to Communications Supervisor (FL)
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Friday was a great day at Brevard County Fire Rescue as Chief Mark Schollmeyer promoted 6 to the rank of Lieutenant and 1 to Communications Supervisor.
Although the ceremonies were short, it did not take away from the significance of their accomplishments.
Thanks to COVID, we took a few precautions to ensure everyone’s safety today…
