by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 18, 2021 | Comm Center News
HUMBOLDT, Calif. — Humboldt County announced Thursday a new project to improve their public safety radio system as they said communication is critical during an emergency and the project is long overdue.
The project focuses on the system linking first responders and other agencies, the county said.
While work has already begun on radio towers in the outlying parts of the county, a significant portion of the project occurred Wednesday evening, when crews installed three microwave drum receivers, two antennas and other equipment atop the Courthouse…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 18, 2021 | Comm Center News
SAN RAMON, CA — Construction is now underway on the San Ramon Public Safety Complex.
It kicked off with a recent groundbreaking ceremony at 2401 Crow Canyon Road in San Ramon, where the complex will be located.
The 9,800-square-foot building will house the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District administration office, San Ramon Police Department, emergency operations center and 911 communications center. Plans for the building call for a police gym, bunks and other spaces to support staff…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 18, 2021 | Comm Center News
OXFORD, Ga. — Next summer, public safety radio dead spots across Newton County will be no more.
County officials and first responders gathered outside Newton County Fire Station No. 9, located at 176 Mt. Zion Road in Oxford, on Thursday to break ground on the construction of the first of three towers that will help take the county’s public safety communications system to new heights.
In June 2020, the Newton County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Motorola for a new emergency radio system. Despite an initial estimate of $3.6 million, the radio system costs upwards of $14 million to install, according to County Manager Lloyd Kerr, but is being paid for, in part, by SPLOST funding…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 17, 2021 | Comm Center News
When an emergency occurs, it’s important that calls are sent to the right place and personnel are able to locate those involved.
Upgrading 9-1-1 infrastructure can help with these tasks.
Prince William County will switch to Emergency Services Internet Protocol Network (ESInet) on Thursday.
The technology it currently uses is only able to send voice and small amounts of data, according to a release from Public Safety Communications…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 17, 2021 | Comm Center News
Erie, PA – The Erie County Department of Public Safety has launched a new mobile application called CrewForce, which aids first responders who are responding to an emergency by providing access to mission-critical information in real time.
CrewForce provides a vital connection between first responders and the dispatch center by extending dispatch functionality onto the devices. The app also enhances contextual awareness by providing users with the role-based information when it is needed most.
While en route to a location, first responders using the CrewForce app will be able to view information such as:
- building floorplans, entrances, and owner contact information
- location alerts for hydrants and hazardous materials on site
- Google Street View capabilities, enhancing situational awareness before their arrival
- Estimated arrival time of other units responding to the scene…
by ECC Editor | Jun 17, 2021 | Comm Center News
Lexington, SC 06/16/2021 – Emergency Service officials in Lexington County have announced that Smart911 is now available to all individuals. Smart911 is a free service that allows individuals and families to sign up online to provide key information to County 9-1-1 call takers during an emergency.
“Smart911saves critical time in an emergency and has proven to save lives nationwide,” said David Kerr, Director of Lexington County’s Department of Emergency Services, “The additional information provided in a Smart911 Safety Profile enables emergency responders to know exactly where they are going and who they are looking for when they arrive at the scene of the emergency, those details can help responders arrive more quickly and perform their duties more safely… READ MORE
