Broward County Suffering Critical 911 Dispatcher Shortage (FL)
A nationwide shortage of emergency 911 operators includes at least one South Florida county. Broward County is looking to fill close to 90 empty dispatcher positions…
New agreement includes regular upgrades to Monroe’s public safety radio system (CT)
MONROE, CT — A $1.65 million upgrade to the town’s public safety radio communications system last year was paid for through a bonding authorization in 2020. Now, First Selectman Ken Kellogg says a new service agreement will ensure “like new” status every two years without the need for expensive bonding authorizations.
On Monday night, the Town Council unanimously approved a new warranty/service agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. The five-year-plan carries an annual cost of $124,236 in year one, before rising to $135,886 by year five…
Helotes 911 call center at risk of closing due to operating cost increase (TX)
HELOTES, Texas — The 911 call center in Helotes is facing an emergency of its own.
The 911 Dispatch Center is at risk of closing if they don’t get necessary equipment upgrades due by July.
City leadership is trying to find a solution before the summer.
In old town Helotes—Velinda Gauna and her husband own the Old Helotes Inn
“It was the first dance hall and third oldest building in Helotes,” Gauna said…
Broward mayor honors two 911 dispatchers for their service (FL)
(WSVN) – On Tuesday afternoon, Broward County Mayor Michael Udine honored two 911 dispatchers for his or her service. “It’s a rewarding job, I’ve been doing it for 35 years, and I don’t remorse a day I joined,” mentioned Cheri Fodera.
Fodera was on obligation Feb. 2, 2021 when two FBI brokers had been killed whereas serving a warrant. She dispatched all out there items to answer the tragic scene.
“I used to be on the dispatcher radio that morning, and a name got here in from an officer saying that somebody was hit,” mentioned Fodera…
Resuscitation science and technology leaders introduce new, groundbreaking T-CPR training and education
DALLAS, April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new suite of telecommunicator CPR (T-CPR) training and education programs designed for the first first responders in a sudden cardiac arrest emergency is now available from RQI Partners, the partnership between the American Heart Association® (Association) and Laerdal Medical (Laerdal), to help improve cardiac arrest survival rates in communities nationwide. RQI® Telecommunicator CPR (RQI T-CPR) has expanded to three program and learning tiers, marking a first-ever milestone, and offering emergency communications centers and telecommunicators access to more tailored and cost-effective solutions… READ MORE
Dispatcher Christina Lee recognized for response to plane crash (TN)
Christina Lee has been named “Telecommunicator of the Year 2021” for the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office for her actions when a plane crashed into Percy Priest Lake, killing seven people.
According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, Lee calmly radioed information to deputies responding to the plane crash on May 29, 2021.
Lee received and processed a significant amount of information that day, said Sgt. Alicia Frogge… READ MORE
