by ECC Editor | May 31, 2021 | Comm Center News, Uncategorized
The Virginia Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (VA APCO) has honored Arlington’s Emergency Communications Center (ECC) Deputy Administrator Jeffrey Horwitz with its Public-Safety Communications Information Technologist of the Year award.
The honor recognizes an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary technical knowledge and expertise in their support of public safety communications.
“Jeff Horwitz is an exceptional leader in the field of public safety communications,” said Dave Mulholland, administrator of the Emergency Communications Center. “Not only has he has led our team through the County’s most significant emergencies of the past three decades, including working as 9-1-1 Systems Manager and dispatching emergency services to the Pentagon on 9/11, but has also used his vision and dedication to position Arlington County as a national leader in the adoption of cutting edge emergency communications technology…. READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Watertown City Council heard a request from the Police Department to add a new 9-1-1 Communications Director position at Monday night’s council meeting. The position is currently held by a Police Captain who has been forced to balance several different roles including management of the 14-person communications center. Assistant Chief Ryan Remmers, who has managed the center most recently, estimates that 75% of his time is spent managing the center, which took him away from other police related responsibilities… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 18, 2021 | Comm Center News, Uncategorized
BUCKHANNON — On March 25, 2020, Governor Jim Justice approved House Bill 4123 that was passed by the West Virginia Legislature, clarifying that 911 telecommunication workers are included in the definition of those individuals who perform “emergency services” during a disaster. We often forget about our true “first responders” – our 911 telecommunications personnel in the public safety community. The second week of April is dedicated to honoring 911 center workers, formally known as “National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.” … READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Feb 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Ripon Common Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding between the city and Fond du Lac County regarding the transfer of dispatch responsibilities to the county Monday.
City Attorney Lud Wurtz explained that the memorandum of understanding acts as a framework for how the dispatch transfer would work moving forward.
If the agreement were modified, Wurtz said it would have to be approved by both the city and the county… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
To establish an Eligible List for the classification of Police/Fire 911 Dispatcher, the City of Middletown will conduct an open competitive examination. All applicants will be required to take a written and listening examination on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Primary responsibilities for this position include receiving, dispatching, and processing calls and messages for police, fire and rescue services. Dispatchers rotate through three separate shifts. Qualified candidates selected for further processing will complete interview, typing exam, background check, polygraph exams, and a psychological assessment…
by ECC Editor | Dec 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Nanaimo Fire Rescue’s chief Karen Fry has been awarded the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal.
The medal, presented by Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog and city chief administrator Jake Rudolph at Monday’s city council meeting, is a federal award honouring members of Canada’s fire service who have completed 20 years of service, at least 10 years of which were served performing duties that involved potential risks.
Fry started her career in the fire service in Nanaimo in 1999 as a fire dispatcher and later took a position with the City of Surrey where she became a deputy fire chief… READ MORE
