CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Cape May County Department of Emergency Management and Cape May County Technical High School are partnering to create a program for students interested in a career in emergency dispatching services.
Electrical malfunction causes damage at James City County emergency communications center (VA)
Repairs are expected to take months after an electrical malfunction damaged multiple pieces of electrical equipment inside the James City County Emergency Communications Center.
Luzerne County 911 managers taking calls due to staff shortage (PA)
Due to a Luzerne County 911 staffing shortage crisis, the department’s managers and supervisors are now assisting with emergency call-taking and dispatch, officials said.
General Assembly Statements Support Recognizing 911 Telecommunicators as First Responders (NC)
The N.C. General Assembly took an important step last month to clarify the essential role of 911 telecommunicators as part of the public safety network. With support from the North Carolina 911 Board, the House and Senate read statements that 911 telecommunicators should be recognized as first responders and shown appreciation for the dedication and service they render to their communities and the state.
Girdwood, Whittier 911 calls will be routed to Sitka police dispatcher – (AK)
Outsourcing is getting further out there. The communities of Girdwood and Whittier will now have their 911 calls routed to a dispatcher 600 miles away at the Sitka Police Department, which was awarded a contract to provide dispatch services for the next two years.
Hastings dispatcher’s outstanding response makes a difference – (NE)
Thanks to a dispatcher’s awareness, a tense situation did not end up worse.
Last week, several Nebraska schools received calls about school shootings.
