Three of four new members to the FirstNet Authority board have backgrounds featuring significant experience in 911.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has appointed four new members to the FirstNet Authority board—three of whom have resumes featuring significant experience in 911—according to an announcement today issued by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
Revenue bond-funded project marks a transformational investment in public safety infrastructure
JONESBORO, AR – The City of Jonesboro celebrated the groundbreaking of its new E-911/Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC) on Thursday, July 2, at 9:11 a.m.
The groundbreaking marks the official start of construction on the $5.9 million facility, which is being financed through the City’s revenue bond program as part of the Destination 100K initiative to invest in critical infrastructure supporting Jonesboro’s continued growth and commitment to public safety.
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FirstNet, Built with AT&T, is providing enhanced connectivity support to more than 75 public safety agencies across the United States as the country marks the 250th anniversary of its founding this week. The network operator has fielded over 75 requests from public safety agencies for additional support ahead of celebrations ranging from local parades to major national gatherings, according to information published on the AT&T corporate news site.
As Boone County prepares to relocate its emergency management operations to its brand-new facility, the fiscal court is reorganizing its Information Systems Department.
During last week’s Boone County Fiscal Court meeting, the legislative body approved a resolution to reorganize the department, establishing two new positions. Boone County Administrator Matthew Webster said the transition to the new facility prompted a broad review of dispatch operations
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Franklin County is bringing in third-party dispatchers to help staff its 911 communications center amid a shortage of emergency dispatch personnel.
The Record Herald reported county commissioners approved an approximately $163,000 contract with the Colorado-based company Moetivations Inc. to provide qualified dispatchers to the Franklin County Department of Emergency Services, according to the June 18 meeting agenda.
MOWER COUNTY, Minn. – The Mower County Board approved a temporary mutual aid agreement with Rochester to support emergency 911 services amid staffing shortages.
The Mower County Sheriff’s Office said emergency 911 services will continue without interruption or delay during a temporary mutual aid agreement with the Rochester/Olmsted Public Safety Answering Point.
