by ECC Editor | Mar 10, 2021 | Comm Center News
DENVER (CBS4) – The city of Denver’s Public Art Program is looking to hire an artist or a team of artists for a new project. The city has allocated about $250,000 to create artwork for the Denver District 5 Police Substation and new 911 Call Center in Montbello.
The substation is located at 12025 East 45th Avenue and serves more than 100,000 people. Officials issued the following project description… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 10, 2021 | Comm Center News
Scotts Bluff County governmental units are starting to plan for the costs of upgrading first responder radio equipment in the near future, at an overall estimated cost of nearly $7.2 million dollars.
On Friday last week, County Communications Coordinator Tyler Rexus presented a preliminary plan to the County Board, saying the county’s share would be more than $4.2 million for base units and associated software in the Communications Center, plus the county’s vehicle and hand-held radios… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 10, 2021 | Comm Center News
People within Kendall County can now send text messages to the KenCom Public Safety Answering Point or dispatch center.
Director Lynette Bergeron says while calling is still the preferred method to contact 911, there are situations when texting is necessary. Bergeron says the motto is “call when you can, text when you can’t.” Voice calls are easier and faster than texting… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 10, 2021 | Comm Center News
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (WTVG) – When an emergency strikes and you call 911, dispatchers are the first line of defense. Corporal Karrie Houtz has worked as a dispatcher for the Wood County Sheriff’s Office for 15 years and says every day is different.
Dispatchers field calls about everything — from a dog bite to a house fire or an unconscious person… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 10, 2021 | Comm Center News
(TRENTON) – Recognizing the integral role of 9-1-1 dispatchers in emergency response, legislation sponsored by Assemblyman John Armato to designate 9-1-1 operators as first responders was approved Monday by the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.
Every day in over 6,000 public safety call centers in the United States, 9-1-1 dispatchers gather information from callers in crisis, which is later used to guide the response of law enforcement, fire departments and emergency medical services providers… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 9, 2021 | Comm Center News
First responders are getting a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of a new, purpose-built FirstNet cell site near Hysham, Montana.
The new FirstNet infrastructure will improve coverage on Interstate 94 between Billings and Miles City, elevating public safety for vehicles traveling through the area. This increase of connectivity will improve the ability for first responders to reliably communicate in the event of an emergency, saving precious time when it matters most. This new infrastructure is a part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place across the state, bringing increased coverage, capacity and capabilities for public safety…
