by ECC Editor | Sep 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Rutherford County Emergency Communications District’s 9-1-1 Administration and Training Center is getting a new name.
On Friday, the facility will become the John D. Hood 9-1-1 Administration and Training Center, named for the long-time board member and treasurer.
“We could not think of anyone more deserving of this honor,” said RCECD Director Steve Smith. “Mr. Hood has been such an incredible figure representing the Rutherford County community over the years, and he has been a tremendous asset to our communications team.” READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jul 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s new hands-free driving law takes effect Wednesday, making it illegal to drive while holding a mobile device, such as a smartphone.
The hands-free law does have one exception. Drivers may hold their cell phones when calling 911.
Governor Eric Holcomb signed the law into effect in March after receiving overwhelming support in both the Indiana House and Senate… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jun 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
(BEDFORD) – Members of the local 9-1-1 Board met on Thursday morning. They say they are concerned by the lack of ambulance coverage in Lawrence County. However, they say there is not much that can be done by the board itself.
The board says this is an issue that will have to be addressed by Lawrence County, Bedford, Mitchell, and Oolitic governing bodies… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jun 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — The Minneapolis City Council seems ready to defund its police department after the death of George Floyd and a long history of missteps leading up to it.
“About 1,800 calls a day come into our communications center. And so, if defunding would mean we can’t respond to some of those things, that’s pretty critical for our community,” said Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn. “If there are less officers to handle that, they won’t get help in a timely manner or they won’t get help at all… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | May 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Huron County EMA/911 has been awarded an Ohio 9-1-1 Local Sub-grant. The grant is to be used specifically for Next Generation 9-1-1 related expenses and provides up to $135,235.85 in funding.
Huron County 9-1-1 Coordinator Tacy Bond applied for the grant in November 2019 and recently received the award letter. Huron County will be upgrading the 9-1-1 software and… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | May 15, 2020 | Comm Center News, Uncategorized
Public safety answering points (PSAPS) have for years faced shortages of workers and that’s why it is crucial during the coronavirus outbreak to keep call takers healthy and at work, and also deal with the mental strains of the pandemic.
That is one of the takeaways of surveys done by the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) that wanted to take the temperatures of PSAPs across the country to learn how they have handled the pandemic, what measures they have…READ MORE
