by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 2, 2026 | Comm Center News
Broadband | 2026-07-02
FirstNet, Built with AT&T, is providing enhanced connectivity support to more than 75 public safety agencies across the United States as the country marks the 250th anniversary of its founding this week. The network operator has fielded over 75 requests from public safety agencies for additional support ahead of celebrations ranging from local parades to major national gatherings, according to information published on the AT&T corporate news site.
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 29, 2026 | Comm Center News
As Boone County prepares to relocate its emergency management operations to its brand-new facility, the fiscal court is reorganizing its Information Systems Department.
During last week’s Boone County Fiscal Court meeting, the legislative body approved a resolution to reorganize the department, establishing two new positions. Boone County Administrator Matthew Webster said the transition to the new facility prompted a broad review of dispatch operations
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 29, 2026 | Comm Center News
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Franklin County is bringing in third-party dispatchers to help staff its 911 communications center amid a shortage of emergency dispatch personnel.
The Record Herald reported county commissioners approved an approximately $163,000 contract with the Colorado-based company Moetivations Inc. to provide qualified dispatchers to the Franklin County Department of Emergency Services, according to the June 18 meeting agenda.
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 24, 2026 | Comm Center News
MOWER COUNTY, Minn. – The Mower County Board approved a temporary mutual aid agreement with Rochester to support emergency 911 services amid staffing shortages.
The Mower County Sheriff’s Office said emergency 911 services will continue without interruption or delay during a temporary mutual aid agreement with the Rochester/Olmsted Public Safety Answering Point.
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 24, 2026 | Comm Center News
Portland’s Bureau of Emergency Communications hires and trains the employees who answer and dispatch 911 calls. Like 911 centers across the country, many employees left their jobs at the Bureau during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, call volume increased, resulting in long waits before calls were answered.
To address the Bureau’s staffing crisis and help reduce wait times, Emergency Communications’ Training Department increased its recruitment, hiring, and training of dispatcher trainees. Their efforts contributed to dramatically improved staffing at the Bureau and shorter 911 wait times.
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 23, 2026 | Comm Center News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Hamilton County 911 dispatchers urged Chattanooga City Council on Tuesday to address pay raises after council members unanimously passed the city’s fiscal year 2027 budget without explicitly funding higher wages for emergency operators.
