by AllThingsECC.com | Nov 19, 2025 | Comm Center News
Dispatchers are an often overlooked part of a county’s overall emergency response, but their role is as vital as any other.
This was made clear all across the region during Hurricane Helene, as thousands of 911 calls poured in from people in their most desperate hour. More recently, on Sept. 28, Haywood County Emergency Communicator Kaylin Greene again proved the point by thinking fast with a life on the line to get responders where they needed to go.
by AllThingsECC.com | Nov 17, 2025 | Comm Center News
In a joint governmental meeting focused on public safety and collaboration, the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners and the Fayetteville City Council met on Thursday, Nov. 13, to discuss a comprehensive framework for consolidated 9-1-1 communications services. Both governing bodies reaffirmed their shared commitment to improving emergency response for all residents of Cumberland County.
by AllThingsECC.com | Nov 17, 2025 | Comm Center News
Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus November 17, 2025 | 2:55 PM
HARRISBURG, Nov. 17 – In a step to increase school safety for students and teachers, the PA House Communications & Technology Committee held a public hearing Monday on legislation (H.B. 634) introduced by state Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, D-Berks, that would require schools to consider implementing silent panic alarm buttons in classrooms during the annual review of their safety and security practices.
by AllThingsECC.com | Nov 17, 2025 | Comm Center News
AT&T has completed one of the fastest large-scale spectrum deployments in U.S. wireless history by integrating mid-band 3.45 GHz licenses acquired from DISH’s parent EchoStar across nearly 23,000 cell sites in a matter of weeks. AT&T announced today that the new spectrum is now active in more than 5,300 cities and towns spanning 48 states, adding significant capacity and performance to the carrier’s existing 5G network.
by AllThingsECC.com | Nov 13, 2025 | Comm Center News
Lake Consolidated Emergency Communications is officially operational at the Regional Operations and Communications Facility in Libertyville, after the successful completion of a two-week consolidation of 911 and public safety communications services for 30 police and fire agencies across Lake County.
by AllThingsECC.com | Nov 11, 2025 | Comm Center News
DeKalb County has officially joined the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN), enhancing its emergency services through improved communication systems. In a recent ribbon-cutting event held at the DeKalb Community Complex, representatives from the county’s first responders celebrated their integration into the state’s advanced communications infrastructure.
