by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 15, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
This week I will be writing about Next-Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) and the $15 billion bill to fund the build-out that is currently included in the much larger infrastructure bill, the LIFT America Act, which was recently introduced in the House of Representatives. The importance of NG911 cannot be overstated. As I have said many times before, I believe implementing NG911 nationwide is critical to providing our first responders with the information they need as they respond to incidents. I see NG911 as the incoming pipe through which citizens will feed the FirstNet broadband pipe that will enable first responders to receive texts, photographs, and even videos as they are responding to incidents…
by ECC Editor | Apr 15, 2021 | Comm Center News
ATHENS, Ala. — There’s a saying “not all heroes wear capes”. Some work behind the scene, which is why Limestone County honored those who pick up the phone when 911 calls come in.
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office hosted a “Telecommunicator Appreciation Luncheon” Tuesday.
“People don’t realize, just that live voice. It diffuses so many situations. If you’re in a panic and an emergency, just to have someone to talk to. You know it calms you down, says Limestone County Commission Chairman, Collin Daly… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 15, 2021 | Comm Center News
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield police announced its “Dispatcher of the Year” for 2020 is Lance Powell, who has served a total of almost 27 years in the department’s communications center.
A Dispatch Academy instructor, Powell is recognized for his ability in helping trainees through the last phases of training, earning him the nickname “The Closer,” police said. He taught two classes in 2020 on interpersonal skills and domestic violence.
by ECC Editor | Apr 15, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
United States Fire Administration
It’s been a tough year for everyone, including public safety telecommunicators who have played such an essential role during the COVID-19 pandemic. During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2021, take a moment to tell the #HeadsetHeroes who somehow get it all done with patience, compassion and a smile on their face, “thank you!” for their vital contributions to the emergency services… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 15, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
NIST said Monday that the prototype is intended to help older Land Mobile Radio towers and handsets benefit from wireless Long-Term Evolution (LTE) capabilities including voice, video, text, instant messaging and other data-related features.
The agency noted that the effort is meant to take advantage of LTE-based, mission-critical “push to talk” capabilities while addressing challenges in transition costs. The LTE element s also meant to support key aspects in public safety communications including speaker identification, clear audio, emergency calling and high reliability and availability, according to NIST…
