by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 22, 2022 | Comm Center News
Lebanon County commissioners took two major steps on Thursday to upgrade the county’s obsolete public safety radio system.
They unanimously approved the purchase of nearly 2,000 field radios at a cost of $12.95 million for the county’s Department of Emergency Services (DES). The contract includes, in addition to 1,989 radios, batteries, cases, chargers and equipment installation.
In the second action, the commissioners approved an agreement for $667,671 with State College-based MCM Consulting Group Inc. to manage the implementation of the new radio technology…
by ECC Editor | Mar 22, 2022 | Articles, Comm Center News
Come July, Americans experiencing a mental health crisis can press three digits on their phones, “9-8-8,” and reach the suicide prevention hotline.
The vision: The new, easy-to-use number is being billed as the “911” for mental health care. It’s a dramatic revamp of the system that builds on the current crisis line, where Americans can call, text or online chat call centers nationwide and receive counseling. The ultimate goal is to be able to dispatch mobile crisis teams immediately to anyone in need, no matter where they live… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 22, 2022 | Comm Center News
FirstNet, Built with AT&T is Connecting More First Responders Across Illinois
What’s the news? AT&T* is America’s public safety communications partner. In the nearly 5 years since we were selected by the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) to build and operate FirstNet®, we have moved quickly to bring more coverage, boost capacity and drive new capabilities for Illinois first responders and the communities they serve – rural and urban.
Today, we cover the entire state with FirstNet, Built with AT&T – helping to connect public safety agencies and organizations in more than 340 communities across Illinois…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 22, 2022 | Comm Center News
Baldwin Borough resident Will McDine has combined his passion for building and love of a classic first responder TV show into a potential package for a Danish toy company.
The Allegheny County dispatcher and former Castle Shannon volunteer firefighter has created a LEGO set in honor of “Emergency!” an NBC show from the 1970s.
Created by Robert Cinader and Harold Jack Bloom, it centered around the crew of Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 51 and its paramedic team…
by ECC Editor | Mar 21, 2022 | Comm Center News
To help celebrate Women’s History Month in March, the West Plains Police Department recognized Paula, who has worked at the department for 15 years and is currently a dispatcher.
“Our Dispatchers are our Officers ‘Lifeline’ providing the most updated information that officers need to know as they respond. A dispatcher is a crucial part of any police department because they handle all communications, among many other things,” the department said in a recognition post on Facebook.
Paula holds the titles of Senior Telecommunicator, Terminal Agency Coordinator for Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System and Local Agency Security Officer… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 21, 2022 | Comm Center News
LEETONIA–Village council is considering a contract with Columbiana for emergency dispatch services.
Council last week tabled an emergency resolution authorizing Mayor Kevin Siembida to contract with Columbiana for dispatch. The resolution will be revisited at the next council meeting after council members have an opportunity to review the issue.
Police Chief Allen Haueter presented the idea in response to a consistent shortage of dispatchers. He reminded council he brought forward problems with staff shortages months ago asking for wage increases to attract candidates…
