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Pitt Meadows Fire and Rescue now on E-Comm (Canada)
Pitt Meadows Fire and Rescue Services has made the switch to the largest multi-jurisdictional radio network in the province. As of 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, the local fire department officially changed over to the E-Comm Wide-Area Radio Network that will now allow...
State of First Responders: Are Public Safety Agencies Ready for High Threat Response?
Following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, federal and state governments invested billions of dollars on preparedness efforts within the first responder community to respond to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) events. As time passed, there was greater realization that...
KSP Post 1 Dispatch Honored for Service (KY)
The Kentucky State Police Post 1 communications center was recognized as the 2021 Public Safety Answering Point of the year for the state of Kentucky. The 911 center at Post 1 in Hickory serves as the PSAP for agencies in Ballard, Graves, Hickman, and Lyon Counties....
City of Kyle Hosts Public Safety Center Groundbreaking (TX)
KYLE, TEXAS – The community is invited to join the City of Kyle for the Public Safety Center Groundbreaking on Friday, Sept. 17, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the corner of Kohlers Crossing and Marketplace Avenue (1760 Kohlers Crossing). The groundbreaking event will...
House Republicans try to block 911 system funding for cities that reduce police budgets
House Republicans tried unsuccessfully on Monday to penalize communities that reduce police funding by taking away money in President Joe Biden's proposed $3.5 trillion Build Back Better investment package intended for upgrading local 911 services. They then claimed...
Mark Sheridan new emergency services director (DE)
DENTON — Mark Sheridan is the new director of Emergency Services for Caroline County. This vital job responds to roughly 7,000 calls a year. His journey began in 1986 as volunteer in Laurel, Del. He graduated from paramedic school in 1992 and started his career with...
State and Eddy County agree on new communications for Fire and Rescue (NM)
A communications upgrade for Eddy County Fire and Rescue (ECFR) from the State of New Mexico allowed greater and extended emergency radio coverage across the county and state, said Chief Joshua Mack. The Eddy County Board of County Commissioner’s approved a $6.9...
City residents are asked to make the right call (OH)
STEUBENVILLE — With the privately owned Ambulance Service transitioning to new ownership, Steubenville Fire Chief Carlo Capaldi said Monday it’s a good time to remind residents that in the event of an emergency, they should be dialing 911 for help. Capaldi said all...
Montgomery County hosting walk-up hiring open house for 9-1-1 telecommunicators (PA)
NORRISTOWN -- The Montgomery County Department of Public Safety and the Montgomery County Department of Human Resources are inviting interested candidates for the role of 9-1-1 Telecommunicator to a walk-up hiring open house this Saturday, September 18, 2021....
North Shore Residents Can Now Text 911 In Emergencies (WI)
BAYSIDE, WI — Residents of the North Shore will now be able to text 911 in emergencies if a call is impossible. People who are deaf or hard of hearing, those who are unable to speak due to a medical emergency, or people who are in a situation where it would be unsafe...
Portville Police Department now serving both village and town (NY)
PORTVILLE — After some 40 years, the Portville Police Department is now patrolling the town of Portville as well. Town Supervisor Tim Emley and Village Mayor Dr. Anthony Evans both said they are proud of the diversity and experience of the current police force, newly...
Manchester Police Department promotes two (VT)
MANCHESTER — The Manchester Police Department has announced two promotions within the department. Chief Patrick Owens said Jesse Bravata has been promoted to sergeant and dispatcher Tom Best has been named the director of communications for the department replacing...
Jessamine County’s E-911 director earns statewide President’s Award (KY)
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – A veteran emergency services director and first responder is recognized by his peers statewide. Jessamine County E-911 Director Chris Bowman has received the President’s Award from the Kentucky Emergency Services Association. Bowman...
Arlington 911 center responds to concerns about staffing, safety (VA)
The head of Arlington, Virginia’s Emergency Communications Center is addressing concerns that its current setup is problematic and even potentially dangerous. “We are like every other 911 center in the country, which has traditionally struggled with staffing,” center...
APCO Microwave Services Supporting Public Safety Communications
APCO’s Spectrum Management Division (AFC) now offers Engineering and Licensing services for microwave systems in support of Public Safety Communications. The new services generally consist of the licensing of new, or modifications of existing Point-to-Point (PtP)...
Shakeup coming to New Castle County Police leadership with promotions (DE)
County Executive Matt Meyer announced Tuesday he was nominating current New Castle County Chief of Police Vaughn Bond for the position of New Castle County Public Safety Director. "This is a great day for the public safety of our communities and for the long-term...
Our disaster communications are failing first responders and citizens
As public safety leaders and longtime citizens of cities directly impacted on Sept. 11, 2001., frontline workers’ responses deeply affected us. What happened that day continues to inform our approach to public safety and inspires us to work harder. Twenty years ago,...
Goose Creek opens state-of-the-art communications center (SC)
It’s been a long wait, but Goose Creek’s first responders now have an advanced communication system that will save critical time in an emergency. It’s not only an upgrade in technology, but dispatchers are also more advanced now, ready to offer life-saving...
Rockledge dispatcher mourned after dying from complications of COVID (FL)
A 27-year-old dispatcher for Rockledge is being mourned after dying earlier this week from complications related to COVID-19. City officials announced the death of Matthew Dillon, who worked as a public safety telecommunicator with the Rockledge Public Safety...
Salute to Heroes: Greensboro 911 dispatcher motivated by tragedy – North Carolina
GREENSBORO, N.C. — May 12, 2018, remains a dark day in the city of Greensboro. A fire broke out in an apartment complex early in the morning, ultimately killing five children who were part of a family of refugees from the Congo. Jeri Phillips, a 911 dispatcher in the...
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4.9 GHz Band: Review of the FCC Order
On October 22, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) released its Eighth Report and Order (Eighth R&O) regarding utilization of the 4940-4990 MHz (4.9 GHz) band that protects incumbent users as requested by us, the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA). This Eighth R&O addresses a number of issues related to the use of this band by public safety. Please join us for a briefing on this order and how it impacts public safety.
This presentation will be led by Chief Jeff Johnson (ret) and Attorney Jason Karp, one of the nation’s leading experts in public safety spectrum regulations.
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