by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 22, 2023 | Comm Center News
A lifelong Hadley resident who has been a civilian dispatcher since his high school graduation in the mid-1970s is the state’s Telecommunicator of the Year.
Henry Baj, who has handled dispatching duties on almost every Saturday day shift since the summer of 1976 and in recent years fills other shifts on a regular basis, was recently at the State House, as part of 911 Goes to Boston day, where he was presented with the award from the Massachusetts Communications Supervisors Association.
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by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 21, 2023 | Comm Center News
ST. GEORGE — The Order of Hermes is a recognition granted to those dispatchers who are the fastest at what they do, and in doing so, help save the lives of others when seconds matter most.
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 19, 2023 | Comm Center News
WEST CHESTER, Ohio — A woman in West Chester is asking for answers after 911 dispatchers hung up on her twice during a medical emergency.
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 19, 2023 | Comm Center News
A growing number of 911 centers across the country are utilizing livestream video to enhance public safety. First responders say they expect it to be revolutionary in the coming years.
911 Communications Manager Brad Riggin at the Boulder Police Department in Colorado explains how it works.
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 19, 2023 | Comm Center News
BRAINERD — Crow Wing County is requesting assistance to ensure the E-911 system continues to work effectively by allowing emergency responders to quickly locate those in need of emergency assistance.
Residents with a blue 911 sign on their property should keep the sign visible at all times by removing vegetation, debris, snow and other intrusions. If the sign is damaged or removed contact the Crow Wing County Land Services Department at 218-824-1010 to get a new sign installed.
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 19, 2023 | Comm Center News
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) – Shiawassee County Central Dispatch has been receiving an alarming number of 911 hang-up calls.
