Kaitlyn’s creative hobby is watercoloring. Others she works with say they like to spend time with their friends, just like she does. About 10 feet away from her sits co-worker Andy, who plays ice hockey and softball in his spare time.
They’re two of about eight employees seated at similar desks surrounded by various high-tech computer screens, monitors and a keyboard or two. They look more like characters out of a good Star Trek movie, but they have friends and family, hobbies, stay active, say their prayers, take pride in their neighborhoods and communities, love their Bills and Sabres and make Niagara County their home, just like the rest of us…
Tuesday marked a day of firsts for the Cleburne Police Department and the North Central Texas Emergency Communications District’s annual 9-1-1 Awards Ceremony.
The North Central Texas Emergency Communications Districts, also known as NCT9-1-1, for the first time in its history of recognizing outstanding individuals and groups in the 9-1-1 industry announced two winners in one category. More specifically, the organization presented Holly Bicknell and Valerie Hughes, both of CPD, with NCT9-1-1’s Supervisor of the Year Award…
NORTHFIELD — Members of the Emergency Services Facility Committee are investigating three potential properties to house a shared facility for the Fire, Police and EMS departments.
Fire Chief Floyd “Skip” Dunnell III and fellow committee members recently discussed one property on Maple Street, another on East Street, and a third on Main Street north of Dickinson Memorial Library owned by Ed Snow…
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Sean Kean’s bill designating 911 dispatchers as first responders unanimously passed the Assembly Thursday.
The bill (A3804) recognizes their work as life-saving and includes them in the first responder community with law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical professionals…
Harvey Brownstone explores the world of 911 dispatchers with Jim Keaton, a 41-year veteran dispatcher from West Virginia. Everything you ever wanted to know about 911 but were afraid to ask!
CLEVELAND — New technology is on its way to help Cleveland area first responders.AT&T is adding to its FirstNet, first responder network.
FirstNet is a high-speed broadband communications platform dedicated to and purpose-built for first responders and the extended public safety community.
The network was launched three years ago to alleviate any congestion or communication problems that can arise in an emergency situation…
Learn about current efforts to continue to protect the 4.9 GHz Band for public safety as well as recent filings, key decisions impacting these efforts, and how you can support PSSA’s initiative to protect the 4.9 GHz band for public safety.
