by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 20, 2022 | Comm Center News
County volunteer firefighters received an update on the new CAD system from Lewis/Gilmer E-911 Center Director Jim Gum and Assistant Director Keith Talbert at the LC Firefighters Association meeting on April 18 at Pricetown VFD. Plans to purchase a new CAD system were finalized in spring of 2021.
In February, Talbert said they are currently receiving training on the new computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system. He and Gum requested that every department let OEM know how many VPN licenses are needed, factoring in signing in to the system at the station and/or in an emergency response vehicle…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 20, 2022 | Comm Center News
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – In keeping with an ongoing strategy to offer regional solutions, Middlesex County and the Township of Edison are pleased to announce the addition of Edison to its emergency radio system. Participating in this County-wide service will save Edison millions of dollars each year and ensure greater efficiencies in communicating emergencies. This arrangement will provide access to a state-of-the-art radio system that enables Edison to maintain communications with County agencies and other municipalities in Middlesex County that are also on this network.
Edison’s participation in the County’s regional radio system was approved by the Edison Council in September 2021 and by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners in November 2021. The Edison Police and Edison Fire Department will be using the regional radio system…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 20, 2022 | Comm Center News
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Dorchester County Council on Monday passed a strategic plan to improve safety in the community.
Over the next three years, seven county departments will work together to advance safety programs and improve outcomes in key areas.
According to the plan’s vision statement, the goal is “continuous improvement to better the quality of life for our citizens and visitors built on efficient, equitable, and effective public safety programs…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 20, 2022 | Comm Center News
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators week, Grand Canyon Regional Communication Center was recognized by Grand Canyon National Park last week.
GCRCC is the primary 9-1-1 public safety answering point and dispatch operation for Grand Canyon, the town of Tusayan and portions of Coconino County, according to the NPS.
The 9-1-1 Center which operates 24/7, 365 days a year, is staffed by eight dispatchers and one center manager. This staff provides dispatch services for all of Grand Canyon as well as for Montezuma Castle National Monument, Tuzigoot National Monument, Montezuma’s Well, Tonto National Monument, Petroglyph National Monument and Pecos National Historical Park…
by ECC Editor | Apr 20, 2022 | Comm Center News
On Sue Ebert’s last day of duty, Feb. 2, 2022, the Fort Atkinson Police Department held a celebratory sendoff for her.
“They did a special tribute to me on the radio,” Ebert recalled. “They had squad cars and firetrucks lined up for me.”
She said that some people didn’t believe she actually would retire because she enjoyed working long and odd shifts.
“My last day was an emotional day,” Ebert said. “Everyone from the police department came. I felt so honored. I felt the love from everyone there… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 20, 2022 | Comm Center News
TEXARKANA, Ark. — A decision by the Arkansas 911 Board to streamline Public Safety Answering Points, or 911 centers, could leave Miller County and Texarkana, Arkansas, with a joint emergency dispatch center.
State board members agreed Tuesday to give both the county and Texarkana, Arkansas, 60 days to come up with a plan that could allow for both to use the county’s PSAP system, said Carla Jenkins, Miller County judge’s administrative assistant…
