by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 25, 2020 | Comm Center News
EOC plans to request people who test positive for COVID-19 sign waivers to allow release of information to dispatch and law enforcement
The Grant County Health Department plans to ask those who test positive for the new coronavirus to voluntarily share that information with the Emergency Operations Center and the local dispatch so both agencies can track the person and — if law enforcement or first responders are called out to the individual’s residence — warn them to take precautions to keep from contracting the virus…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 24, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
As Fire, EMS and other first responders work around the clock to assess and mitigate the COVID-19 spread nationwide, we stand with you. And we’re here to help.
Join us this Thursday to learn directly from first responders on the front lines about how they’re handling street operations; dealing with potential infections among their own; preparing and sanitizing their stations and equipment; and ensuring they have the technology they need to effectively communicate.
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. – Noon, PT, Thursday, March 26
TOPICS:
EMS/Fire Street Operations
with Brian Fennessy, Fire Chief
Orange County Fire Authority in California
Human Resource Issues
with Harold Scoggins, Fire Chief
Seattle Fire Department in Washington
Facility & Equipment Issues
with Jim Whitney, Chief Medical Officer
Redmond Fire Department in Washington
Technology Issues & Opportunities
with Dan Munsey, Fire Chief
San Bernardino Fire & EMS in California
and Greg Rubin, Communications Chief,
Miami Dade Fire Rescue
Presented by FirstNet Authority
and FirstNet, Built with AT&T
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 24, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
As law enforcement and other first responders work around the clock to assess and mitigate the COVID-19 spread nationwide, we stand with you. And we’re here to help.
Join us this Friday to learn from other first responders about how they’re handling patient engagement and operations; dealing with potential infections among their own; preparing and sanitizing their stations and equipment; and ensuring they have the technology they need to effectively communicate.
COPING WITH COVID-19
Best Practices for Law Enforcement
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to Noon, Pacific Time, Friday, March 27
TOPICS:
Law Enforcement Street Operations
with Col. Patrick Callahan
New Jersey Patrol, New Jersey
Human Resource Issues
with Carmen Best, Police Chief
Seattle Police Department in Washington
Custodial Issues
with Don Barnes, Sheriff
Orange County Sheriff’s Office
Technology Issues & Opportunities
with Todd Early, Assistant Chief/Infrastructure Operations
Texas Department of Public Safety
Presented by FirstNet Authority
and FirstNet, Built with AT&T
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be recorded
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 24, 2020 | Comm Center News
Detroit, Michigan, USA – 2016: A Detroit Police car parked in front of the Renaissance Center, world headquarters for GM in downtown Detroit.
A man who worked for the Detroit Police Department’s Emergency 911 system has died from the coronavirus, officials said Tuesday.
The 911 dispatcher, 38, died on Monday, and had no significant medical issues that doctors were aware of, said Dr. Robert Dunne of Wayne State University, according to Fox 2 Detroit…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 23, 2020 | Comm Center News
Even before first responders arrive on the scene, a 911 dispatcher will determine if a possible exposure risk to coronavirus exists.
Dispatchers at Monroe County Central Dispatch are asking more questions to determine if patients in need of medical help might have acquired the new coronavirus sweeping the nation.
Even before first responders arrive on the scene, the dispatcher will determine if a possible exposure risk exists. Responding crews are then informed so they can be better prepared, said Marc Breckenridge, public information…
by ECC Editor | Mar 21, 2020 | Comm Center News
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management is urging families statewide to sign up for Smart911 to enable coronavirus awareness for 9-1-1 and emergency responders.
Smart 911 is a free service allowing people to submit their personal medical information to 9-1-1 and to first responders to enable them to better assist each individual based on their individual risk level for coronavirus… READ MORE
