Halifax County Board of Supervisors took the next steps to migrate to the next generation 9-1-1 system Monday evening by approving agreements to implement the upgrades.
These upgrades, which will allow text messaging and other multi-media acceptance at 9-1-1, are expected to cost the county $73,569.36 in recurring costs over 24 months, according to a presentation by Melissa Parsons with Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA)… READ MORE
BOWLING GREEN – Shortness of breath. A fainting spell. Giving birth. In many of the situations in which Pike County residents call 911, a prompt and efficient exchange of information with the dispatcher can be a life-saver.
That’s the theory behind advanced emergency medical dispatching, according to Pike County 911 Director Jim Porter. A long-term project of the newly independent agency, advanced medical dispatching should go online in late June…
Knoxville Fire and Rescue has announced the acquisition of FirstNet phones and digital service for the department. FirstNet is a nationwide public safety broadband network, designed to support hospitals and other emergency care teams. Their mission is to deploy, operate, maintain, and improve the first high-speed, nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety. Chief Cal Wyman tells KNIA/KRLS News the department made the switch to make sure the important communication needed by the department in times of need is always available. He says the service the department was using had gaps and additional problems at times when it is needed … READ MORE
RUSTBURG — After months of discussions, and the vocal backing of Campbell County public safety officers, law enforcement and emergency service crews, the Campbell County Board of Supervisors approved moving forward with efforts to become a part of the Regional Radio Board — a transition that will improve coverage and communication within the public safety radio system.
Facing limitations, and sometimes dangerous consequences, of the county’s current system due to aging equipment, spotty coverage and limited interoperability with…
CLINTON COUNTY, MI. (WILX) — Clinton County first responders are looking to upgrade their current communication system.
Right now they can’t communicate with neighboring county units. The system is almost 20-years-old and is expiring next year.
Christine Collom, Clinton County 911 Director said, “This system is very much needed. It will not only improve responder safety but our ability to respond to their emergencies. If our responders are outside tower range we can’t talk to them and they can’t talk… READ MORE
The 9-1-1 emergency dispatchers of Hunterdon County received a visit and more than a few licks from a four-legged friend on Friday.
Barny, a 4-month-old golden Labrador retriever, trotted into the Hunterdon County Communications Center in Flemington last week to provide its public safety telecommunicators with an opportunity to destress from fielding calls from numerous police departments, fire companies, first aid squads and … READ MORE
