Partnership helps dispatchers map AEDs in Stearns County (MN)

A partnership in Stearns County is bringing more awareness to heart health.

February is American Heart Month, and now there’s a new dispatch mapping tool to locate where automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are throughout the county.

“I had a heart attack 15 years ago,” said Joel Vogel, with Advocates for Health.

Vogel has six stents in his heart and knows all too well how important timing is during these medical emergencies…

Emergency Services Center to get new phone system (TN)

The Emergency Services Center on County Services Drive is getting a new phone system. Members of the Putnam County Emergency Communications District unanimously approved the emergency purchase of a new Mitel phone system for the building Thursday.

The purchase is not to exceed $41,000. There are 64 phones in the emergency services building, Putnam County 911 Director Penny Foister said… READ MORE

There’s a bill that would classify 911 dispatchers as first responders, and this local union is supporting it (VA)

They’re the first voice of reason you’ll hear when tragedy strikes, maintaining a calm steadiness all the while also ensuring first responders get to you in the safest and most efficient manner.

They’re public safety telecommunicators or 911 dispatchers though Donald Dinse, president and lobbyist for the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2498 union, said the term… READ MORE

Texoma first responders recognized during 10th annual award banquet (TX)

SHERMAN, Tex. (KXII) – Thursday night, over a dozen telecommunicators were awarded for their service during the 10th Annual Texoma Regional 9-1-1 Telecommunications Banquet.

The Texoma Council of Governments has recognized responders for their devoted and dedicated service to their communities for the last decade.

This year, these employees are recognized officially as first responders… READ MORE

Cincinnati names new director for Emergency Communications Center (OH)

CINCINNATI (FOX19) – City Manager Patrick Duhaney announced on Thursday the city’s Emergency Communications Center has a new director, effective March 8.

Bill Vedra will assume leadership responsibilities from Jayson Dunn, who had been serving as Special Project Manager at the ECC on a temporary basis since June 2018.

Dunn will return to his role as Director of Enterprise Technology Solutions and Chief Technology Officer…