by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 4, 2021 | Comm Center News
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The North Central Texas Emergency Communications District (NCT9-1-1) celebrates its 30-year anniversary today. Since its creation in 1991, NCT9-1-1 has established itself as a district committed to furthering innovation within the emergency number industry and in promoting its core values of heart, courage, and attitude.
“When I went to work for this 9-1-1 entity over thirty years ago, I knew I would have the opportunity to help people through our work,” said Director of 9-1-1 Christy Williams. “I couldn’t have dreamed of the amazing team who are passionate and dedicated to saving lives and making a difference! I am honored to be a part of something great.”
The district began as the North Central Texas Council of Governments 9-1-1 Program and transitioned to a regional emergency communications district in December 2018. This transition allowed for more local control, including the establishment of a Board of Managers made up of elected officials…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 4, 2021 | Comm Center News
Veteran dispatcher Mary Jo Baird has resigned following what is essentially a ‘demotion’ as interim director of the Claiborne E-911 system. The Claiborne Emergency Communications Board decided during its May meeting to appoint Claiborne Sheriff Bob Brooks to the post effective immediately.
One of his first duties was to appoint dispatcher Tammy Day as his assistant, effectively placing Baird back into the dispatcher pool.
A 32 year veteran of the service, Baird was appointed interim director when former executive director Roger Hager decided to resign…
by ECC Editor | Jun 4, 2021 | Comm Center News
In a 5-0 vote, the Ocala City Council on Tuesday agreed to fund the expansion of the Ocala Police Department’s Communications Center.
The cost will be a little more than $1 million, with funding coming from infrastructure surtax revenue. The expansion is needed “to have room for the additional head count that is needed to adequately cover the shifts,” according to background information provided by city staff. The center is taking on fire dispatch duties, and the overall workload is increasing… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 4, 2021 | Comm Center News
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Following the death of George Floyd last year, some Americans have been looking closer at how police respond to emergency calls.
In 2020, Ingham County Dispatch received over 150,000 calls to 911. Not all of those needed a police or fire department response.
The Lansing Police Department started a trial run of using non-emergency responders three years ago. LPD was the first in the state to have a social worker embedded in their department…
by ECC Editor | Jun 4, 2021 | Comm Center News
Cherokee County 911 is requesting your help to further enhance their capabilities by obtaining Emergency Contact Information. Day after day alarm companies are calling in alarm activation’s such as burglar alarms, fire alarms, and medical alarms. Once law enforcement or emergency service arrive on-scene, oftentimes they need to make contact with a key holder but in most cases that information isn’t available. This creates many issues especially if a door is found unsecured at a residence or business or if EMS is needing to make entry inside a residence because someone has fallen and the door is locked. Law enforcement and emergency services respects your property and doesn’t want to cause unnecessary damage by forcing entry if a key holder is available to quickly respond… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 4, 2021 | Comm Center News
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – 9-1-1 centers across the commonwealth will receive major upgrades in the near future.
Through “Next Generation 9-1-1” plan. an IP based system which will be installed in all dispatch centers across Pa.
This will allow dispatchers and emergency dialers a secure line, avoiding any other traffic that may occur…
