by ECC Editor | Jan 19, 2022 | Comm Center News
HARRISBURG PA – Mobile carriers will begin to decommission their comparatively slower 3G cellular networks this year, some by next month. That’s prompted Pennsylvania officials to remind people with older-model cell phones to prepare for the possibility that their phone service could be affected. The primary concern? The switch may result in some phones being unable to make calls or send text messages.
Taking older networks offline helps free up infrastructure to support more advanced services, like the newer and faster 5G (fifth-generation) version. Jeff Boyle, deputy director of 9-1-1 for the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, said owners of older phones are likely to be notified by their carrier… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 19, 2022 | Comm Center News
The Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency plans to upgrade its aging radio infrastructure, which might improve communications among first responders.
The Topsham Police and Fire Department officials Thursday will seek the Topsham Selectboard’s approval to allow the town to participate in the county’s radio infrastructure project.
If approved, the Sagadahoc County would take over radio improvements, maintenance and ownership of the system in the town…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 19, 2022 | Comm Center News
Huntsville Fire & Rescue Chief Howard “Mac” McFarlen is in a unique position. Each day, his department employs cutting-edge technology to save lives and property, but he also remembers the old days.
Lee Gradford, who has chaired the Huntsville-Madison County 9-1-1 Center Board since 2006, cuts the ribbon Jan. 10 on the new Huntsville-Madison County 9-1-1 Center on Old Monrovia Road in Northwest Huntsville. He was joined by members of the 9-1-1 Board, Madison Mayor Paul Finley, Huntsville Fire & Rescue Chief Mac McFarlen and Chip Cherry, president and CEO of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 19, 2022 | Comm Center News
(KNSI) – The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is reminding Minnesotans if they need help and can’t dial 911; they can text 911. Public safety officials say the service has been around for two to three years, but it’s a technological advancement that some may not know exists.
Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck says to call if you can, text if you can’t.
“It’s for those situations where people have needed help, but they can’t pick up the phone and make that voice call because maybe somebody would hear them, or any number of reasons that they can’t make the voice call…
by ECC Editor | Jan 19, 2022 | Comm Center News
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Richland County will “publicly unveil” its newly remodeled $1 million 9-1-1 dispatch center inside the Peoples Community Center.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned Wednesday at 11 a.m., followed by a televised virtual tour of the new facility, Richland County Commissioner Tony Vero said.
It’s not an event open to the general public, culminating a project first approved by commissioners in August 2019… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 19, 2022 | Comm Center News
The board governing 911 operations at the St. Francois County Joint Communications Center heard about finances, year-end call totals and the Simms Mountain Tower project during its virtual meeting last Wednesday.
Board member and finance committee chairwoman Ginger Taylor announced there was a surplus of $1,148,000 at the end of the year.
“So that’s exciting. I think that’s probably the largest surplus we’ve seen on the board since we’ve been here. So I was really thrilled about that,” she said. “I’m very appreciative of that sales tax initiative and the fact that our citizens in our county, saw fit to make this happen… READ MORE
