by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 22, 2021 | Comm Center News
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Communications operators, otherwise known as dispatchers, are the first people on the line when you call 911. After nearly 31 years at the Marion Police Department, one dispatcher is preparing to hang up her headset for the final time.
The department is celebrating the retirement of Judy Ward, a 911 communications operator who they say was always on the other end of the radio when help was needed…
by ECC Editor | Jan 22, 2021 | Comm Center News
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — 9-1-1 emergency dispatchers need to be ready for just about anything. That was the case for one dispatcher in North Mississippi.
Now, two DeSoto county women are now bonded over a recent call from one panicked husband.
“DeSoto County 911, what is your emergency? My wife’s in labor, her water just broke!” … READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 22, 2021 | Comm Center News
Over the years, Whitfield County Emergency Services Director Claude Craig has seen his share of snowstorms, floods, tornadoes, car crashes, chemical spills, fires, and other disasters.
He’s made it his life’s mission to help his fellow citizens cope with the aftermath of such disasters and try to prevent them from happening in the first place…
by ECC Editor | Jan 22, 2021 | Comm Center News
INDIANAPOLIS—“911. Where is your emergency?” is the first question someone hears after dialing for emergency help. From there, a telecommunicator, as they are called, will do everything in their power to understand the situation so they can get help to the person.
Although they are often forgotten until needed, without the telecommunicator, there is no one to answer the calls and send help when it is needed. 2020 tested the limits of the system and showed just how crucial they are to us… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 21, 2021 | Comm Center News
It will be the heartbeat of emergency services for McCormick County.
The new 10,000-square-foot Emergency Management Services headquarters under construction along South Mine Street is a longtime dream coming to fruition, officials said.
“It’s very important to have a new facility to operate out of so we can meet the needs and requirements of the citizens of our county in a timely and efficient manner,” said Chris Doolittle, director of Emergency Management Services… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 21, 2021 | Comm Center News |
Richardson County Commissioner John Caverzagie and Sheriff Rick Hardesty met with the Falls City Council Monday evening to discuss the future of 911 dispatching.
Caverzagie said Richardson County has been discussing 911 equipment and needs to know if the city will be on board for the Sheriff’s department becoming the Public Service Answering Point for all 911 calls and doing all of the dispatching…
