by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 14, 2021 | Comm Center News
ALBANY — The state Department of Health this week detailed the COVID-19 vaccine plan as New York continues in Phase 1a and begins to serve the initial groups from Phase 1b.
Beginning Jan. 11:
– Individuals Age 75 and older
– First Responders and Support Staff for First Responder Agency
– Fire Service
– Public Safety Communications
– Emergency Communication and Public Safety Answering Point Personnel, including dispatchers and technicians…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 14, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
This second 2021 Advocate is the last before the swearing in of the new administration. This week, we look back at the Nashville Bombing and why there…
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by ECC Editor | Jan 13, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
The overarching goal of the public-safety community is to ensure that 911 callers receive the most appropriate emergency response as quickly as possible. Lives often are on the line in an emergency, and every second matters.
Achieving a balance between sending the optimal response to an emergency and having it arrive as fast as possible is tricky. In fact, it is analogous to walking a tightrope. To achieve the former, many emergency communications centers (ECCs) rely on standard protocols developed for each type of emergency call that they receive, typically law enforcement, fire/rescue and emergency medical… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 13, 2021 | Comm Center News
OUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) is seeking to train and hire 34 full-time and part-time Telecommunicator positions.
Jobs are open at 13 post locations across the commonwealth.
KSP Telecommunicators handle dispatch duties for Kentucky State Troopers, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation Officers and other emergency service agencies… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 13, 2021 | Comm Center News
Marion County Judge John Massey wants the public to know he has a different view of the current situation regarding 911 dispatching services. Unless the cities of Bull Shoals and Flippin pay approximately $21,000 each, the county will no longer provide ancillary law enforcement services for the cities, the judge said.
County dispatchers will still dispatch officers from those cities in emergency situations, the judge stressed…
by ECC Editor | Jan 13, 2021 | Comm Center News
LINCOLN, Neb. — A Nebraska news anchor thanked first responders who saved his newborn son and urged parents to learn CPR in an emotional broadcast on Monday night.
1011 NOW Evening Anchor Bill Schammert went on the air Monday to tell the story of how his son, Cameron, stopped breathing last Tuesday at just 13 days old.
“He turned purple. Our baby was gasping for air, unable to breathe,” Schammert said. “We immediately called 911 and in seconds, a hero, a dispatcher on the other end was guiding us through CPR. First my wife, then me, trying to bring our son back”… READ MORE
