by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 23, 2020 | Comm Center News
Even though celebrations may be muted because of the Covid-19 virus pandemic, the city of Dayton is recognizing their telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
The recognition is the second full week of April each year when residents in the community are asked to give thanks for the men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to the community…
by ECC Editor | Apr 22, 2020 | Comm Center News
Farmville Emergency Communications Dispatcher Michael Driskill has been chosen as this year’s Telecommunicator of the Year. According to Farmville Emergency Communications Direction Jackie Gilbert, Driskill was nominated by his peers for going above and beyond with accuracy and his attention to detail. “Dispatcher Driskill constantly updates rosters, accessible lists… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 22, 2020 | Comm Center News
NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — They might be behind the scenes, but they are crucial first responders.
“The very first voice that they hear,” says Alisa Franklin. “I guess it’s been said that we’re the first, first responders although we don’t get recognized that much. Whenever someone’s in a crisis, we’re the first person they contact.”
Franklin has been working as a Metro 911 dispatcher for the last 27 years and she’s been there for every call you can imagine… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 22, 2020 | Comm Center News
Easton Fire Chief Kevin Partridge, Easton Police Chief Gary Sullivan, and Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center Director Steve Hooke announced that their agencies were among several first responder agencies throughout the region paying a special visit to Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton April 20 to show appreciation to the hospital’s employees.
As part of the event, first responders drove their police cruisers, fire… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 22, 2020 | Comm Center News
Andrew Saunders is the new director of the Athens-Clarke County Central Services Department, one of the government’s top administrative posts.
In his new job, Saunders will oversee Athens-Clarke’s facilities management, fleet management, landscape management and internal support, which includes public safety communications, telecommunications, parking and special events permitting, among other areas…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 22, 2020 | Comm Center News
SOUTH BEND — A new website that could be up and running in about a week could save emergency dispatchers time and first responders precious protective gear, as St. Joseph County moves toward its likely peak time in May of coronavirus cases.
The website is meant to serve as a tool by which residents in nonemergency situations can assess symptoms or exposure related to coronavirus…
