by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 1, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
By: Ken Figueredo
Many Internet of Things (IoT) systems solve a single problem. They are designed as standalone or one-off solutions because organizations are often under pressure to deploy a solution quickly. As
a result, it is easier to adapt an existing system by bolting on the components that enable connectivity, for remote access and data gathering, and linking to a cloud-based data management system
for analytics and visualization purposes. During the design phase, it is also easy to overlook how such a system might evolve or be supported in a lifecycle sense…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 1, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
Untethered drones carrying a payload heavy enough to deliver LTE connectivity have demonstrated flight times approaching two hours, which would make their usage much more practical in key first-responder scenarios, public-safety representatives said during last week’s Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) 2021 virtual event.
Five teams demonstrated an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that supported flight times of at least 60 minutes during the final “Last Drone Standing” stage PSCR’s First Responder UAS Endurance Challenge, according to results of the prize challenge announced last week. A multi-rotor drone that leverages both gas and electric energy designed by the Advanced Aircraft Company team from Hampton, Va., posted the longest flight time of 112 minutes—six times longer than the best flight time logged in the 2018 UAS challenge sponsored by PSCR… 2022.
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 1, 2021 | Comm Center News
County commissioners approved the Echols County 911 agreement which provides 911 call answering and emergency dispatch services from Lowndes County.
Commissioners also approved the Bellville Road utility relocation and a sewer system rehabilitation project coming from GEFA loans.
The utility relocation will have $1,904,500 backing it from a Georgia fund loan and will involve relocating water and sewer mains and related fixtures “in conjunction” with the Lake Park Bellville Road widening project…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 1, 2021 | Comm Center News
The public safety building will not only serve as a headquarters for police and fire but also house the finance department, at least temporarily, and include a new city council chambers. The design will be developed by Darden Architects after the city approved a $2.1 million contract with firm in March two years after initiating the original request for proposals .
“With COVID, and all of the changes in our schedules, it’s taken an unusually long time for us to get to the point where we have a consultant under contract,” Porter said…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 1, 2021 | Comm Center News, Video
Once signed, Travis’ Law will require 911 operators to refer calls involving mental health crises to mental health crisis teams.
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 1, 2021 | Comm Center News
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is building a new $7.7 million operations and communications center.
The new facility will be built to withstand extreme weather conditions, including winds up to 250 mph, and will house the airport’s emergency operations center, which will also be meant to support Kent County public safety agencies during crises.
“The teams who will occupy this space are critical for our daily operations,” said Tory Richardson, airport president and CEO. “This new operations center will enhance communication, collaboration and efficiencies for our teams. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to provide the high quality service and exceptional safety track record the Ford Airport is known for…
