by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 17, 2021 | Comm Center News
OAKWIN, the county’s 911 radio system established in 2002, is used by virtually every community in the county, and some outside of the county, to ensure all emergency calls received by dispatch centers are relayed to the proper authorities. The system, which is run by the county on behalf of local police, fire, and EMS is utilizing 19-year-old equipment that’s worn out and past its lifecycle with many of the replacement parts being out of production…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 17, 2021 | Comm Center News
Meeting in regular session Tuesday, the Page County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Zetron and the State of Iowa for shared 911 services. County Emergency Management Coordinator Kris Grebert says the agreement allows the county to add a number of programs to its 911 dispatch center and costs less than what the county is spending now…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 17, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
Hikvision and Dahua along with three other Chinese telecom equipment manufacturers – Huawei, ZTE Corp. and Hytera Communications Corp. – have been placed on a list of companies deemed threats to national security by the FCC…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 17, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
By Doug Harder, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority
Whether organizing a sporting event, updating an emergency response plan, or responding to a weather-related disaster, first responders know that pre-event planning is crucial to ensuring a successful and safe outcome.
That’s why the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) team offers advance planning and preparation support to FirstNet users. We work closely with public safety agencies to understand the event, identify first responders’ needs and desired capabilities for that day, and work with our network partner, AT&T, to identify what broadband solutions and coverage are needed to successfully support the event. As the number of FirstNet subscribers continues to grow nationwide, more public safety agencies are working with our team of experts and taking advantage of this unique and free service.
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by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 17, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
House Democrats have proposed a massive infrastructure bill that would provide $15 billion in federal funds to pay for 911 centers nationwide to be upgraded to IP-based, next-generation-911 (NG911) technology. While all public-safety organizations support the notion of NG911 funding, there are some disagreements within the community about some language in the legislation.
Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) last week introduced the infrastructure bill, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow’s America Act, or the LIFT America Act…
by ECC Editor | Mar 16, 2021 | Comm Center News
While thankful for the support for system upgrades the newly introduced House LIFT America Act demonstrates, American 9-1-1 groups are concerned that elements of it could prove wasteful and delay and complicate deployment of a Next Generation 9-1-1 nationwide.
“The infrastructure bill is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix the cracks in the foundation of all public safety response: America’s 9-1-1 systems,” Brian Fontes, CEO of NENA: The 9-1-1 Association, said. “It is absolutely essential that we get it right… READ MORE
