by ECC Editor | Feb 10, 2022 | Comm Center News
CHARLES TOWN — The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce recently held its public service recognition ceremony. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony was held virtually via a video posted on the chamber’s YouTube page.
“Normally, we’re on the third floor of the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, enjoying a wonderful meal while honoring our unsung heroes,” Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce President Chris Puller said. “The chamber wanted to thank and honor those men and women who fight and serve us every day while keeping us safe and risking their lives… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Feb 9, 2022 | Comm Center News
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) – There is a push to create a statewide 911 connected system in Ohio. It’s part of House Bill 445.
Andrew Knapp, the communications director for the Hamilton County Communications Center says the current 911 system was developed for landlines decades ago.
He says in many places outside large urban areas like Hamilton County, you’re only able to call for help.
Even when you can get through, if you don’t know your exact location, don’t count on dispatchers always being able to pinpoint where you are. HB 445 would also push for every county to have next gen 911 services… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 9, 2022 | Comm Center News
The Seattle Fire Department Nurse Navigation Program will provide Seattle residents access to customized care options to meet their specific medical needs
SEATTLE – Today, the Seattle Fire Department announced that it has partnered with American Medical Response (AMR) to bring a new and innovative healthcare solution to help area residents and visitors quickly reach the most appropriate level of care when calling 911. The Seattle Fire Nurse Navigation Program, which launched February 8, 2022, provides access to a wider range of options to meet the callers’ specific medical care needs, which may include a referral to an alternative destination or virtual visit with a physician…
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 9, 2022 | Comm Center News
At AT&T, we have spent decades unlocking new ways for fans to interact with entertainment through technology by reimagining how they experience sports – getting them closer to the action in the stadium, at home and on-the-go. But at a time when fans, athletes and organizations now collectively share more content than ever before, the need for first responders to have access to dedicated connectivity, innovative tools and mission-centric solutions has never been more vital. That’s why we answered public safety’s call and are delivering FirstNet®, Built with AT&T – the only network built with and for America’s first responders…
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 9, 2022 | Comm Center News
AUSTIN (KXAN) – More 911 calls coming into Austin’s 911 center and there is less staff to answer them. That means some people might be put on hold.
That’s what Lt. Kenneth Murphy, head of Austin Police Department’s communications division said during Monday’s public safety committee meeting.
Lt. Murphy says in 2019, operators were answering 99% of calls within 10 seconds. Now with all the vacancies and more calls coming in, dispatchers are only able to answer 90% of calls within 10 seconds…
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 9, 2022 | Comm Center News
DRIGGS — On Jan. 24, Teton County dispatcher Katie Hall was settling in for a standard evening shift of working the phones and radios when, a little before 9 p.m., she received a 911 call.
The woman on the other end of the line was going into labor.
“I started the initial call, asked her location, age, how far long she was, how far apart her contractions were, trying to get a general picture of what’s happening,” Hall said. The expecting mother said she was 36 weeks along and was experiencing contractions three minutes apart… READ MORE
