GREENFIELD, WI—The Greenfield Police Department is hiring dispatchers. The deadline for applications for the position of dispatcher is Friday.
The starting pay for the position is $22.20 per hour. Early and late shift dispatchers earn an increased hourly shift differential. Dispatchers work a four-days on with two-days off schedule on one of three shifts…
HILADELPHIA (TBEN) – Philadelphia 911 dispatchers say they are not adequately protected against COVID-19 while on the job. They voiced their concerns to city officials on Thursday evening.
“We are the first line of defense,” said Michelle Aikens-Lynn. “The first person they call is 911 and it goes through the Philadelphia Police Department.”
Aikens-Lynn has been a dispatcher there for over two decades.
“We love our work, we love what we do,” said Aikens-Lynn…
MACOMB, IL – Four Western Illinois University Office of Public Safety police officers and an OPS telecommunicator received letters of commendation from WIU today (Dec. 16) for their quick action, and subsequent investigation, in response to an incident Sept. 15 involving a student being allegedly shot by his roommate. In addition, OPS recognized two Macomb Police Department (MPD) officers for their efforts.
OPS Sgt. Curt Bilbrey, Cpl. Guy Huston, Det. Matt Haslam and Officer Brant Bonifas, along with WIU Telecommunicator Adam Becker, were honored by Office of Public Safety Interim Director Derek Watts. MPD Officers Steve Huffman and Nick Severs were also recognized by WIU… READ MORE
Northern Tier, Pa. – First responders are getting a boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites. The new infrastructure is part of a FirstNet expansion taking place across Pennsylvania, expanding coverage, capacity, and capabilities for public safety uses.
New FirstNet cell sites have launched in these locations..
NEW ALBANY — Can you handle stressful situations, communicate effectively and multi-task?
If so, and you’re looking for a job, the head of Floyd County emergency dispatch would like a word.
The county is seeking to fill two full-time dispatch positions. The certifications and training needed for the job will be provided by the county, Communications Director Mercades Bierman said.
“Experience is always awesome, but it’s hard to get people with experience in dispatch,” she said…
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – First responders in South Lake Tahoe have been dealing with an antiquated public safety communications system for years but that is about to change. On Tuesday, City Council approved the funds needed to fix the system with much more than a band-aid.
City Council approved a temporary use of undesignated, unallocated General Fund reserves in the amount of $441,129.25 to pay the initial contract award payment and authorized Mayor Wallace to sign a Purchase Agreement with Walker Telecomm, Inc. These funds will be returned to the General Fund when financing for the system has been approved by City Council…
