The Bureau of Land Management is hiring wildland firefighting dispatchers, with the early cut-off for applications on December 10th. Base hourly pay ranges from $16.20 to $22.45 per hour. To qualify, you must be a U.S. citizen, have a valid passport or birth certificate and a valid driver’s license, and be at least 18 years old. You can apply online…
How the university combined an Avaya-based E911 system and a configuration and management solution from IR Prognosis to all but eliminate bad calls
Like many educational institutions, campus safety is a top priority for Texas Tech University, one of the 14,000-plus global members of the International Avaya Users Group (IAUG). Recognizing the power of sharing peer-group experiences with other Avaya professionals, the university’s IT team recently presented a case study on their new E911 system…
A San Antonio emergency services dispatcher was arrested Monday after he allegedly threatened to carry out a shooting at the dispatch center, according to his arrest affidavit.
Jimmy Tucker, 45, was charged with making terroristic threats after police said he told a coworker on Monday that if a shooting were to happen, he would be the one to shoot up the place, the affidavit said.
Witnesses told police that Tucker was switching out his work station with a co-worker and when she asked Tucker how the day was he responded “it was dead slow,” to which she said, “wow, yesterday was so busy and there were a lot of shootings.” Tucker then said…
It has been a difficult week for Midwest schools. On Monday, a school resource officers in Waukesha Wisconsin shot a 17-year-old student who pointed a gun at officers. On Tuesday, a school resource officer in Oshkosh Wisconsin shot a student who stabbed him during an altercation. In both instances, the students are expected to survive.
[…]The district is phasing in 100 radios that will all connect to their central Emergency Communications Center at the district office. With this system the …
A local lawmaker is holding a contest to recognize public safety officers for their service to the community.
State Senator Lana Theis on Monday announced a contest to recognize the service of the 22nd Senate District’s public safety officers. The 22nd Senate District includes all of Livingston County and western Washtenaw County.
The contest will recognize one police officer or deputy, jail deputy or corrections officer, firefighter, dispatcher, and emergency medical technician who either works or lives in the district. Nominations are open…
Interim Helena Police Department Chief Steve Hagen on Wednesday honored those who he described as “the ones who get the least amount of credit.”
He was talking about 911 dispatchers. Specifically Chanel Waples and Zach Slattery, who both answered calls in October that directly resulted in saving two lives.
Both dispatchers received distinguished service “lifesaving” awards for their efforts…
