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
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 16, 2021 | Comm Center News
Emergency dispatchers aren’t on scene, but they are the first responders in 911 situations — the heroes not many people think about. But they play a major role in emergency situations.
Telecommunicators always answer their calls by saying, “Where is your emergency?”
Most people don’t realize that is the first question these first responders ask in order to secure the location of a person in danger in any given emergency situation…
by ECC Editor | Mar 16, 2021 | Comm Center News
CIRCLEVILLE — City 911 services were down for about an hour Friday evening.
A Nixle alert went out at 6:05 p.m. alerting residents that 911 services were down and if they needed to reach emergency services, to do so at 740-474-8888 or to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 740-474-2176.
Circleville Police Sgt. Phil Roar said calls were transferred to the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office 911 center during the duration and they notified the public in an abundance of caution… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 16, 2021 | Comm Center News
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – House of Delegates member Gary Howell (R- Mineral) said West Virginia is one of four states that have not started the process to enhance 911 services.
“When it gets down to it, there are only four states who have not started the process, and we are one of them. It’s time to catch up,” Howell said.
He said House Bill 2044 would change that. It would enable 911 centers to locate calls with GPS better, as well as with the capability to send in videos to the 911 centers… READ MORE
