by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 16, 2021 | Comm Center News
The province is looking to enhance its ambulance service, with a focus on rural and remote locations.
In October, 24 ambulance stations will be converted from on-call paramedic staffing to 24/7 stations with eight full-time paramedics. Vancouver Island communities benefiting include Lake Cowichan, Port McNeill, Tofino, Cumberland, and Bowser.
As well, 26 smaller stations moving to a scheduled on-call staffing model are getting more permanent, regular paramedic jobs, starting on Nov. 1st. Island communities seeing this enhanced service include Alert Bay, Cortes Island, Port Alice, Port Clements, Sayward, Sointula, Tahsis, Texada Island, Wells and Zeballos.
“When we call 911 for help, British Columbians need to feel confident that help is on the way and that it will arrive quickly,” said B.C. health minister Adrian Dix…
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 16, 2021 | Comm Center News, Press Release
Alexandria, Va. – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International has recently launched an update to the APCO Communications Training Officer (CTO) course. This course provides comprehensive training to experienced telecommunicators on the roles and responsibilities of CTOs in running an agency’s one-on-one training program. Previous editions of the CTO program have been implemented in hundreds of agencies nationwide. Two versions of the updated course are available: CTO 6th Edition and CTO 6th Edition Instructor. Delivery begins in January 2022, and both are now open for registration…
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 16, 2021 | Comm Center News
This conceptual rendering shows one possible design for the new Lewisville fire administration building and Central Fire Station being proposed as part of the new public safety complex. (Rendering courtesy city of Lewisville)
The city of Lewisville is looking to replace its aging police and fire departments along Main Street with a new public safety complex.The new complex would house the dispatch center and emergency operations center with backup generator power and the ability to withstand tornado-force winds…
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 16, 2021 | Comm Center News
According to the Van Buren Township Dispatch and the Public Safety Department, many wireless carriers will discontinue 3G wireless connections in 2022.
Older style 3G models of Tracfones, flip phones, Jitterbugs, etc. will be discontinued as early as January 2022.
According to Van Buren Township police, those 3G devices will not only be disabled from normal use but will also be unable to call or dial 9-1-1…
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 16, 2021 | Comm Center News
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office will soon implement a technology software that promises to improve dispatch response to people in distress.
A contract with Central Square Technologies will cost the county $638,723. The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners approved the allocation at its Monday meeting.
“The Sheriff’s Office needed a database that would be an all-encompassing system. Currently, we are operating out of multiple systems which means duplicating work and loss of valuable time,” Sheriff Chris Amason said in a prepared statement.
Ultimately the service will mean the county saves money, District 1 Rod Cleveland said, noting the county streamlines services offered by computer-aided dispatch and jail management software. It also “functions on a standardized protocol for all other law enforcement” in Oklahoma including Norman police, he said…
by ECC Editor | Sep 16, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
A next-generation 911 would allow the nation’s 6,000 911 centers to accept texts, videos and photos.
The big picture: U.S. emergency communications have remained stubbornly analog, but Congress is about to take another run at dragging 911 into the digital age.
Why it matters: Giving people ways to reach 911 beyond voice calls could save citizens’ and first responders’ lives.
Driving the news: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), co-chair of the Senate Next Generation 9-1-1 Caucus, and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced a bill Thursday that would create a $10 billion federal grant program for upgrades to the nation’s 911 centers… READ MORE
