Augusta County has devised a way to honor its first first responders.
For the second year in a row, community members will have the opportunity to show their appreciation for Augusta County dispatchers by participating in the county’s Adopt a Dispatcher program.
Career and technical education opportunities are growing for students in Chesterfield County Public Schools. The school system and the Chesterfield County Emergency Communications Center have signed an agreement to bring an innovative emergency telecommunications program to CCPS students. This collaboration will create a career pathway for students pursuing futures as 911 dispatchers with Chesterfield County and will help to fill a critical workforce need in a high-demand profession.
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston County 911 is improving how they respond to emergencies through new software, launched last week. Now, dispatchers are sharing their thoughts on the technology and how it is changing their every day.
“We tell everybody, some of the stuff that we hear, we can’t make it up but hey, we gotta still help the citizen,” said Patriese Williams. “First line of communication. So it is us.”
The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners is proud to announce that Lowndes County 911 has been awarded the prestigious Communications/911 Center of the Year Award at the annual Georgia Emergency Communications Conference (GECC) held in Columbus, GA.
New equipment measure allows dispatchers to text anyone who contacts them via 911
The Atmore Police Department announced Monday that its emergency communications center is now equipped to handle 911 texts.
The Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center is currently seeking feedback from the public on its delivery of public safety services. As part of their annual accreditation process, the center has opened its doors, metaphorically speaking, inviting comments from residents before the April 30 deadline. Input is encouraged on topics such as the center’s adherence to CALEA standards, community engagement, and the overall quality of public safety services provided.
