Representatives of three organizations associated with 911 expressed some optimism that ongoing “discussions” between could lead to broader consensus on the language that should be included in any legislation to provide $15 billion in federal funds to accelerate the deployment of next-generation 911 (NG911) across the United States.
Personnel from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO), the National Emergency Number Association (NENA), and the National Association of State 911 Administrators (NASNA) made the statements in response to questions about NG911 funding during a webinar last week hosted by the Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA)…
Franklin County officials would like to use federal COVID-19 stimulus money to improve emergency communication services, but they need to make sure it’s an allowable expenditure.
“We’re going to definitely look into that option if it’s doable,” Presiding Commissioner Tim Brinker said after a Thursday workshop meeting.
The county recently received just over $10 million, the first of two payments it will receive as part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. But officials are still not sure exactly what the money can be used on…
AT&T Inc. T has announced the expansion of the FirstNet network that will augment the wireless communications of Northern Minnesota’s first responders.
FirstNet is built with AT&T in a public-private partnership with the FirstNet Authority — an independent agency within the federal government.
FirstNet is a nationwide, high-speed wireless broadband network that is dedicated to public safety. It allows first responders, emergency personnel and other essential workers to communicate during an emergency…
After getting an incident address and callback number, emergency medical dispatchers ask two questions about a person in distress: “are they conscious?” and “are they breathing?”
If the answer to both is no, the person might be in cardiac arrest — and dispatchers advise callers that someone must begin CPR. A person has several minutes before they suffer irreversible organ damage said Lt. Sheldon Combs, a 31-year member of the Columbus Division of Fire and communications liaison.
“The body starts dying off after a certain point of lack of oxygen,” he said…
RapidDeploy technology will accelerate their transition to Next Generation 9-1-1
Panhandle emergency responders and law enforcement are about to get some cutting-edge emergency call center technology, accelerating their transition to Next Generation 9-1-1.
RapidDeploy’s implementation of a more robust and more modern technology platform will help emergency responders, law enforcement and 9-1-1 call center operators have a more accurate and holistic view of the region and improve response times… READ MORE
Municipalities in Halifax County will see some savings in what they pay to fund the county 911 center.
Monday commissioners approved a new inter-local agreement in which the formula is based on taking police calls only.
Weldon, Enfield and Scotland Neck have signed off on the agreement, County Attorney Glynn Rollins told the board and the county expects to hear from Littleton. Roanoke Rapids has not yet signed off on the agreement.
Under the new formula Roanoke Rapids would see savings of $71,176; Weldon $19,671; Enfield $6,081; Scotland Neck $3,649; and Littleton $1,217… READ MORE
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