by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 5, 2022 | Comm Center News
A new antenna site at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls has been placed on the Niagara County Public Safety Radio Network, Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced on Tuesday. The addition to the network enhances radio coverage in that area and represents the final step in the first phase of expanding the county radio system to enhance radio coverage in commercial buildings throughout the county, he said.
The second phase of expansion, which includes the construction of additional towers in Wheatfield, Wilson and Barker, is already underway and should be completed this year…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 5, 2022 | Comm Center News
Jan. 5—EAST LYME — Almost three years after voters first approved the retrofitting of a West Main Street office building into a public safety hub, this might be the month that police and dispatchers finally get to move in.
Maybe.
“I don’t want to be too optimistic,” East Lyme police Chief Mike Finkelstein said Tuesday, declining to target a move-in date…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 5, 2022 | Comm Center News
Some of the back-up 911 dispatch equipment for Columbus, Platte County and a number of other entities in the region is due for a move and an update.
“I’m the chairman of the East Central 911 board,” Platte County Emergency Manager Tim Hofbauer said. “Right now there are (several) counties that are participating in the interlocal that created the board. We share 911 host services.” …
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 4, 2022 | Comm Center News
Lucas Graham has led Floyd’s team of eight emergency dispatchers since October, a move he said is a testament to Sheriff Brian Craig’s efforts to secure competitive pay and benefits for Floyd County Sheriff’s Office employees.
Graham graduated from Floyd County High School in 2008, started his career with the Christiansburg Police Department in 2012 and worked with NRV 911 from 2016 until October 2021….
by ECC Editor | Jan 4, 2022 | Articles, Comm Center News
For the past 50 years, 911 has remained relatively unchanged. The need to upgrade is evident as technology evolves and the demand for more reliable emergency response grows.
Although 911 is vital to every community, NG911 can help make it better. As the nationwide initiative to upgrade traditional 911 systems to NG9-1-1 continues, so does the opportunity to enhance public safety in the new year… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 4, 2022 | Comm Center News
Last week I was forwarded a newsletter from the Montecito Association. I was struck by the recommendation to use the 10-digit phone number for the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s landline rather than 911 when reporting an emergency in Montecito, specifically Coast Village Road. Having dealt extensively with this issue during my career with Santa Barbara City Fire, I thought it might be useful to share some of what I learned and why I feel that this is a bad idea, especially regarding Fire and Emergency Medical dispatching..
