Brazos County hiring emergency dispatchers (TX)
They’re on the front lines from minor incidents to major accidents.
York County officials booted media from public safety meeting (PA)
York County officials barred a reporter from the inaugural meeting Tuesday of the county’s Public Safety Advisory Board, maintaining their position that the Sunshine Act didn’t apply to the newly formed panel.
The meeting was held at the county’s Emergency Services center at 120 Davies Drive in Springettsbury Township, which has a secure entry way.
All three county commissioners sit on the PSAB as well as representatives from several county departments and local police and fire agencies…
City of Reno holds special meeting to address public safety (NV)
Possible change to come on emergency dispatch services
Instead of calling 9-1-1, Taylor County residents can now text it in emergency situations (FL)
TAYLOR COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) — What if we told you a simple text message could potentially save your life? Taylor County is now allowing people to text 9-1-1 in emergency situations, not just call.
Iowa 911 dispatchers lobby legislators to recognize them as first responders (IA)
Dispatchers hear it all. And on Wednesday, state legislators were hearing from them.
Rescue Puppy Volunteers As A Support Dog For Highly Stressed 911 Dispatchers (VA)
The 911 dispatch team at Tazewell County, Virginia, is jubilant after welcoming a new furry member onboard.
The Dispatcher Center has adopted an 8-week-old puppy who was previously surrendered by his owner. The rescue puppy will act as a comfort and support dog for the over-stressed workers.
