by ECC Editor | Mar 13, 2021 | Comm Center News
Big Bear News – Big Bear, CA – Over the past several days, the Big Bear Valley has experienced inclement weather. During these times, cellular service could be interrupted. The Big Bear Fire Department would like to remind you that often times you can text to 9-1-1, when placing a phone call does not work.
Use 911 as the phone number, type your message, and hit send. Your message will be sent to the closest dispatch center, where it will appear on the dispatcher’s screen. That dispatcher can then have a text conversation with you to obtain more information… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 13, 2021 | Comm Center News
The number of calls for service dispatched by the Stutsman County Communications Center continued a downward trend, according to Jerry Bergquist, emergency manager and 911 coordinator for the county.
Statistics for 2020 indicate 26,521 calls for service compared to 28,318 for 2019 and 30,241 in 2018.
A call for service is recorded any time the communications center sends a first responder to an event or situation… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 13, 2021 | Comm Center News
While state legislators are working on a series of bills to reimagine policing at the local level, Washington Rep. Adam Smith is targeting a more national approach.
Police reform efforts at state level focus on accountability
That came in the form of a new bill Rep. Smith introduced in Congress on Thursday, which would divert federal funds toward programs across the country that focus on nonviolent responses to 911 calls… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 13, 2021 | Comm Center News
More than 7,600 addresses and 150 street segment names in Bristol, Virginia, will change due to the upcoming NextGen 911 system.
The City of Bristol, Virginia has been preparing for the federal and state mandated upgrade to the upcoming NextGen 911 system.
Officials said this is a “life safety” matter to improve emergency response time and location accuracy when 911 calls are made… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 13, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
If you’re anywhere in the United States, you’re probably aware dialing 9-1-1 connects you to local public safety answering points (PSAPs) that can deploy nearby emergency services. But in some places in the US, cell phone users can also contact emergency dispatchers via SMS text message.
It’s important to note that this function isn’t available everywhere. In most of America, texting 911 will result in a bounce-back message encouraging the sender to make a voice call instead, according to the Federal Communications Commission’s 911.gov site…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 13, 2021 | Comm Center News
A year-long global pandemic has been tough on everyone.
CDC data shows increases in the number of adults who experienced anxiety and depression, substance abuse and even thought about suicide this year.
We spoke to the St. Joseph County, Indiana 911 dispatch center about the local trends they’ve seen with mental health-related calls.
