ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) – With a month long campaign to help people of all ages learn about and appreciate 9-1-1, the city of Elkhart is challenging the public.
The purpose of the “9-1-1 Education Challenge,” is to use the month to educate as many people as possible on the uses, challenges, and future capabilities of 9-1-1.
According to the department, in 2021, Elkhart Communications Center received 27,000 emergency calls, and they want people to better understand how and when to use the valuable resource… READ MORE
CISA works collaboratively with public safety stakeholders across all levels of government, associations, private sector, and volunteer organizations to support emergency communications operability, interoperability, and resiliency. Through trusted partners, such as SAFECOM, the National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (NCSWIC), and the Emergency Communications Preparedness Center (ECPC), CISA develops stakeholder-driven resources, guidance, and tools to help prepare for Next Generation 911 (NG911) and other emerging technologies. The web page has a wide variety of resources to help your center transition to NG911, including best practices to… READ MORE
This week honors the thousands of men and women who dispatch emergency professionals and equipment and render life saving assistance to Tennessee citizens.
To mark the week and celebrate the achievements of emergency telecommunication professionals, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee commemorated the week with a gubernatorial proclamation.
There are 100 emergency communications districts in Tennessee in the areas of management, operations, and accountability…
ALTUS – Lack of 911 operators prompted the city council to approve a $3,000 incentive for prospective communications specialists.
The decision came at the March 24 council meeting when the council also set a list of qualifications for the 911 positions.
“We’ve moved EMS operators to police 911 and we have a shortage, but that’s not new to us. This is something nationwide,” Altus City Manager Gary Jones said.
Altus has a “long list” of applicants but they’re going through the process of background checks which can take a lengthy amount of time, the city manager said. The city needs “three or four” more 911 operators to complete the employee roster…
Learn about current efforts to continue to protect the 4.9 GHz Band for public safety as well as recent filings, key decisions impacting these efforts, and how you can support PSSA’s initiative to protect the 4.9 GHz band for public safety.
