Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr attended a meeting Tuesday in Casper to discuss public safety communication concerns within remote areas of Wyoming. Specifically, the event focused on adding 5G technology to the First Responder Network Authority, or FirstNet, an AT&T broadband network in use around the state.
Col. Joe Wells, with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, says there’s a critical need for emergency 911 communications across the state.
The county itself is working to hire 10 operators — and other centers in Northeast Florida are working to find help too.
Congratulations to Titusville Police Department Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST) Rebecca Hydorn for being chosen the Brevard County PST of the year.
A couple on Sunday met the 911 dispatcher who helped instruct a husband to perform CPR on his unresponsive wife in McHenry, saving her life.
By Dr. Anna Fitch Courie
Recently, thousands of first responders from throughout Pennsylvania and beyond were in Harrisburg for the Lancaster County Firemen’s Association Annual FIRE EXPO at the Farm Show Complex. Surely, many of the attendees have been involved in incidents that have long-term mental health impacts.
Fond du Lac County Communications has a new tool for the community to provide feedback to its department after individuals have interacted with its staff.
