by ECC Editor | Mar 4, 2020 | Comm Center News
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
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 4, 2020 | Comm Center News
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…
by ECC Editor | Mar 4, 2020 | Comm Center News
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
by ECC Editor | Mar 4, 2020 | Comm Center News
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
by ECC Editor | Mar 4, 2020 | Comm Center News
Last week, Rising Tide Towers completed the construction of a Machias cell tower which will provide first responder communications coverage via FirstNet, a network proposed by the federal 9/11 Commission and endorsed by Congress in 2012.
FirstNet Principal Consultant Bruce Fitzgerald said the network is designed to give communications from first responders… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 4, 2020 | Comm Center News
he 28th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Night was held Thursday at the Mineral Area Elks Lodge in Desloge. The banquet is held each year to recognize area men and women in the public safety field for outstanding performance in the line of duty.
The evening began with Mineral Area Elks Lodge Chairman Roland Seal recognizing all in attendance.
He thanked each agency for their service to the community and also thanked the… READ MORE
