Lagging technology, increasing fees and little say in how funds are spent have north-valley law enforcement and emergency response leaders shopping for a dispatcher.
Crested Butte Fire Protection District, Crested Butte Marshal’s Office and Mt. Crested Butte Police are considering ending their relationship with Gunnison Regional Communications Center and contracting with a company out of Montrose. Should such an agreement be…
The Maui Police Department is looking to fill 48 police officer vacancies and 18 vacancies for Emergency Services Dispatchers.
Acting Lieutenant John Sang with the department’s Community Relations Section said the department is looking for applicants who are willing to “Make a Difference” in our community.
Qualified applicants interested in serving can…
HARRISON, Ark. — Smart 911 is not only helpful for dispatchers and first responders. The Boone County 911 director says it also could help save your life.
Without saying a word, you can now tell emergency dispatchers a lot.
“If it’s a medical call, we can share that information: what medications you’re on or equipment you use to help you breathe, with EMS,” said Daniel Bolen, the Boone County 911 director.
Smart911 is a free phone app…
Three longtime female dispatchers for the East Bank Consolidated Fire Department in Jefferson Parish have filed a sexual discrimination lawsuit in federal court claiming a supervisor routinely passed over women for promotions and had inappropriate relationships with subordinates.
The three women, who work for the East Jefferson fire department’s communications division…
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The Putnam County 911 District has a new director.
Penny Foister was named as the director at the October 911 board meeting through a unanimous vote.
Foister began her career in 1992 as a paramedic.
She later served as a 911 training officer and was named assistant director… in 2014.
