Comm Center News

NSW Telco’s Public Safety Network expands (Australia)

New Public Safety Network (PSN) radio sites at The Entrance and Wadalba are a major boost in operational and mission critical communications coverage for emergency services. The new radio infrastructure allows crews from Rural Fire Service, Police, Fire and Rescue,...

FirstNet Provides a Lifeline for Utility Operators

By Michael Varney, Director of Stakeholder Collaboration, First Responder Network Authority Natural disasters and other incidents, large or small, magnify the importance of secure, reliable communications. Network congestion, infrastructure damage, and incompatible...

County radio system upgrade would have $4.99M cost (ME)

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Upgrades cited in the first phase of a feasibility study for a Piscataquis County public safety radio system will cost $4,994,080. This does not include a potential move of the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center out of the cramped...

Bringing broadband communication to tribes (MN)

Turtle Island Communications workers lay fiber cables on reservation lands. (Photo courtesy of Turtle Island Communications.) By Lee Egerstrom Business journals and mainstream media all across America are focusing attention on what many call “the new normal”...

Prince William County launches new 9-1-1 technology (VA)

  Prince William County’s Department of Public Safety Communications has launched the next generation of 9-1-1, called the Emergency Services Internet Protocol Network (ESInet). The current 9-1-1 infrastructure in Prince William and across most of the country...

McMinn County renews 911 dispatch contract (TN)

The McMinn County Commission has voted unanimously to renew its contract with McMinn County E-911. At last Wednesday’s meeting, the commission voted in favor of extending its emergency dispatch services contract for three years with the McMinn County Emergency...

Callers can now text Leon County 911 (FL)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Now in Leon County, 911 is a call, and a text away. Emergency services can now be contacted through text message, with the service starting earlier this week. You have to text emergency services in proper English, with no emoji's and as of...

New N. Carolina emergency response director appointed

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A senior official in North Carolina's emergency management department has been tapped to succeed his retiring director. Department of Public Safety Secretary Erik Hooks has appointed William Ray as the state's new director of emergency management,...

Police Dispatcher – Lateral

Description/Duties This recruitment will establish an eligible list for vacancies in the Police Department.  Depending on qualifications and experience, the salary offered to the selected candidates may be above the minimum salary for this position.  Employees may...

Roxbury’s John Romeo Awarded by County Dispatch Center (NJ)

ROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury resident John Romeo’s work ethic at the Morris County Communications Center is “a model for the agency,” said the center in recently presenting him with its Director’s Award. Romeo, 35, was recognized for his 11 years of “dedicated service” to...

Do’s and don’ts for calling 911 (KY)

BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - Holiday weekends bring more calls to 911 dispatch centers, and many of them are for non-emergencies. “Don’t call 911 just because your neighbors are out setting fireworks off,” said Boyd County 911 Director Matt Saunders. He says these calls...

Upcoming Webinar

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.


REGISTER

Subscribe to Comm Center News

Get the latest News, Articles, and Insights from AllThingsECC.com weekly in our newsletter.

Stay Up to Date With The Latest News & Updates

Share Your Story

Join our community to share your experience and connect and collaborate with colleagues.

Join Our Newsletter

Get the latest News, Articles, and Insights from AllThingsECC.com weekly in our newsletter.

* indicates required

Follow Us

Stay connected with the latestEmergency Communications News, Articles & Information.