by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 20, 2022 | Articles, Comm Center News
ESChat President/CEO Josh Lober talks about his company’s partnership with Siyata Mobile, including today’s announcement that ESChat push-to-talk (PTT) service is available on the Siyata SD-7, which is a rugged IoT device certified for use on multiple carrier networks: Verizon, AT&T and FirstNet, with T-Mobile certification expected in coming months. By leveraging an Internet of Things (IoT) data plan, the SD-7 with ESChat delivers a quality PTT voice experience to users seeking a less-expensive option to typical LMR radios or smartphones that support PTT applications…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 20, 2022 | Comm Center News
In less than a week, Dickinson County 911 Emergency Communications will return to its renovated quarters in the basement of the courthouse.
It’s a move that dispatchers all are looking forward to.
“Everyone is ready to get back home,” said 911 Director Emily Nichols.
Ever since dispatch moved in March of 2021, 911 operators have been working out of the old garage located on the east side of the old sheriff’s office and jail before the new jail addition was built…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 19, 2022 | Comm Center News
LAKE MARY, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CentralSquare Technologies, an industry leader in public safety software, announced that Paragould, Arkansas has selected CentralSquare’s 911 Pro to replace Motorola Vesta for its emergency dispatch needs to provide its dispatchers with easy-to-use software applications and key tools, like improved location resources, to make their jobs simpler and help provide better services to the citizens they serve.
“911 Pro is incredibly dispatcher-friendly and will go a long way in making our dispatchers’ day-to-day job much easier,” Mike McCammon, 911 Director for Paragould Emergency Services, said…
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…
