by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 21, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
Public-safety leaders today expressed disappointment that efforts to secure federal funding for next-generation 911 (NG911) deployments likely will need to begin anew after hopes to pass the $2 trillion Build Back Better bill were dashed with an announcement of opposition from Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.).
Senate Democrats have been trying for months to persuade moderate Democrats Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema to back the social spending bill that initially was described as a $1.75 trillion package but has since been determined to cost hundreds of billions of dollars more. A small fraction of that total—$500 million—was slated to be used to help fund NG911 efforts that have been estimated to cost at least $10 billion to implement nationwide…
by ECC Editor | Dec 19, 2021 | Comm Center News
Dec. 17—Officials in the Lower Rio Grande Valley announced a new communications service called RGV9-1-1 to serve Willacy and Hidalgo counties.
In partnership with Cameron County, the new emergency call operation will provide a “seamless” web to allow first responders quick notification across the region, meaning faster response times.
The new agency, the Rio Grande Valley Emergency Communication District, or RGVECD, is responsible for all 9-1-1 emergency call delivery in both counties and covers rural areas as well as 25 municipalities… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Dec 19, 2021 | Comm Center News
Residents may have seen the communications microwave being installed on the tall, white tower in their secured parking area.
That microwave communicates through line-of-sight with the tower near the country club tennis courts, allowing Cocoa Beach police dispatchers to talk to police and fire personnel and vice versa.
The records and property/evidence staff, who meet and greet the public, are still getting settled so the first and second floor lobbies will remain closed until further notice… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 19, 2021 | Comm Center News
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department will soon add an additional dispatcher to the 911 Emergency Communications Center following an approval for funding from Emergency Services District #4.
According to Beech Grove Fire Chief Jamie Gunter, this will go into effect on January 1st and will mean that the sheriff’s department will employ a total of eight dispatchers while insuring that two will be on duty at all times…
by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 18, 2021 | Comm Center News
Lake County and the Office of Public Safety Support have been approved for re- accreditation as an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) for emergency dispatching.
The re-accreditation is awarded by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) and is effective for a period of three years.
This distinction reflects the dedication of staff in meeting the highest standards of care and practice available for emergency dispatch centers. To
receive this re-accreditation, an organization must demonstrate strong local oversight, rigorous quality processes, and a commitment to data-driven, continuous improvements…
by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 18, 2021 | Comm Center News
Cherokee County 911 is excited to announce the implementation of the Medical Priority Dispatch System™ (MPDS®) to better serve the residents of Cherokee County in emergency situations.
With this new system, emergency dispatchers will follow nationally recognized standards and research-based protocols to identify life-threatening situations and to safely prioritize calls for response. The protocols guide emergency dispatchers through a series of questions they ask callers in order to identify the problems so they can send the correct help…
