by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 23, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
Axon, the biggest provider of body-worn cameras in the U.S., is integrating with the emergency data startup RapidSOS, giving more information to first responders as well as to 911 dispatchers. “Many agencies already rely on both Axon and RapidSOS to manage emergency response,” Axon Chief Product Officer and Executive VP of Software Jeff Kunins said in a press release. “By enabling our solutions to work seamlessly together, we empower first responders with a single source for mission critical information as well as the ability to deliver industry-leading tools for agencies to securely and more efficiently manage resources and thereby respond faster than ever…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 23, 2021 | Comm Center News
The co-chairs of the Congressional Fire Services and Law Enforcement Caucuses sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy supporting the Next-Generation 9-1-1 Act of 2021.
The act, which is part of the Leading Infrastructure For Tomorrow’s America Act (LIFT America Act), would provide $15 billion in funding for next-generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) initiatives. The LIFT America Act was recently introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 23, 2021 | Comm Center News
They are the unsung heroes of the front lines of first responders working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, unseen and unthought of by most. That is until someone needs to call 9-1-1. They are the dispatchers that answer our emergency calls and send out police, medical, and fire services to try and save the day.
Last week was National Dispatch Week. According to NPSTW.org, Each year, the second whole week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as public safety telecommunicators…
by ECC Editor | Apr 22, 2021 | Comm Center News
The Hill Country Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) recognized Public Safety Telecommunicators Week at its April meeting.
The guest speaker was Les Metzler, director of the Gillespie County Communications Center.
In his remarks, Metzler described the extensive application, vetting and qualification process for the dispatchers who work in the communications center. Each dispatcher undergoes extensive training, testing and on the job experience in becoming a fully qualified and certified dispatcher… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 22, 2021 | Comm Center News
Lexington County Emergency Services is pleased to announce the successful launch of Text-to-911 service.
The County’s Text-to-911 uses the latest state-of-the-art technology allowing hearing- and speech-impaired residents, as well as those in potentially dangerous situations, to reach out for help. Text-to-911 will be available for all Lexington County residents and visitors in the County’s service area. Text-to-911 will not be available for residents within the City of Cayce, City of West Columbia or Town of Batesburg-Leesville, as those agencies provide their own 911 call services…
