HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — When a call comes in to 9-1-1, every second counts. That’s why the Huntingdon borough is integrating a program called RapidSOS into their 9-1-1 center.
When an iPhone caller connects with 9-1-1, the center will be able to receive information on the caller’s medical history, medications, height, weight, next of kin, and more… based on what they’ve shared in their “Health” app… READ MORE
For more than ten years, scores of people, organizations, and federal, state, and local agencies have been using band aids to “fix” the digital divide and address poverty-level access to broadband services across the United States. Many have been writing about and actively pushing for a much more focused and central approach to finally extending broadband to everyone who wants and needs it regardless of their location or ability to pay…
What a difference a year makes. It’s a little-known secret within the first responder community that Pro Football’s Big Game each year is actually a massive public safety event. But in a pandemic, does this still hold true? The short answer is yes.
Raymond James Stadium in Tampa this Sunday will be about 30% full, with 7,500 first responders invited to attend as honored guests. And while that’s a big change from the typical packed stadium, pre-game concerts and 5G fan experiences of years past, what doesn’t change is public safety’s need to be prepared for every eventuality…
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center is looking for resident feedback in order to improve the service offered to the community.
All citizens who have used HRECC’s emergency or non-emergency services are encouraged to provide feedback on their experience through a customer service survey which went live today.
The survey is available at www.surveymonkey.com/r/Survey911 and requires no identifying information from those participating… READ MORE
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The Birmingham Regional Emergency Medical Services System wants to recognize Phillip Morris – the Emergency Medical Services Telecommunicator of the Year!
Certified as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher by the Alabama 9-1-1 Board, Phillip has been with Shelby 911 for 22 Years, serving as Shift Supervisor for the past 21. He’s team captain of the Shelby 911 Special Olympics Polar Plunge Team and is the Winner of three Stork Awards – where he delivered three babies over the phone before EMS personnel arrived… READ MORE
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — A Florida man left no doubt where he was from. A 22-year-old man from Hudson, who sports a state of Florida tattoo on his forehead, is accused of misusing 911, authorities said.
Matthew Kyle Leatham, 22, of New Port Richey, was charged with misuse of the 911 system and possession of marijuana not more than 20 grams, according to Pasco County online booking records…
