by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 18, 2021 | Comm Center News
In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week, Support Operations Lt. Terry Linder congratulated all communications workers and dispatchers in Kilgore for their tireless efforts to help police and firefighters respond to local emergencies. Mayor Ronnie Spradlin read a proclamation declaring the week of recognition in Kilgore and Dispatch Supervisor Jan Vestal attended to to be recognized, as other dispatchers were on call during the meeting…
by ECC Editor | Apr 18, 2021 | Comm Center News
On Thursday, the City of Laredo 9-1-1 Regional Office, along with City leadership, department heads and others, joined to proclaim National Telecommunicators Week in Laredo. The event took place at City Hall Council Chambers.
The purpose for this week is to honor dispatchers who are considered to be “unseen first responders” and continually serve our communities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the winter storm and after cases of domestic violence have begun to rise… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 18, 2021 | Comm Center News
FORT LAUDERDALE — A 911 supervisor at the Broward Sheriff’s Office has been accused of lying about a fall and then collecting workers’ compensation for it.
Jennifer R. Blum, 45, a communications duty officer since 2000, is facing felony charges related to the workers’ comp claim and falsifying an official document. She has been suspended without pay and could be fired, the Sheriff’s Office announced… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 18, 2021 | Comm Center News
NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners will consider an agreement between Allina Health Emergency Medical Service and the Brown County Sheriff’s Office for Telephonic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Program (T-CPR) on Tuesday, April 20.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed into law at requirement on May 30, 2019 for the establishment of a telephonic cardiopulmonary resuscitation program effective July 1, 2021, with available grants for reimbursement of public safety answering points for the cost of appropriate training…
by ECC Editor | Apr 18, 2021 | Comm Center News
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) -The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office held their 9-1-1 telecommunications awards banquet tonight to celebrate the people on the other line during calls for emergencies.
“You just have to try and not think about anything other than the call you’re on,” said Ashlin Caver, who won telecommunicator of the year through the Texoma Council of Governments. “Keep the person calm, always be the person on the end of the line that they’re going to want to hear. Try and keep their mind clear on everything around them.” … READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 18, 2021 | Comm Center News
Last year, 911 dispatchers took 2 million emergency calls in Oregon– responding to pandemic, floods, fires and a destructive winter storm. Governor Kate Brown honored 911 operators by declaring this Public Safety Telecommunications Week. (April 11-17, 2021).
State 911 Program Manager Frank Kuchta says as wildfires burned around the state last summer, dispatchers remained on the front lines… READ MORE
