After months of negotiations and years of discussion, the Daviess County commissioners joined with the city of Washington to combine the county and city dispatch centers into a single operation. The final approval was given by the commissioners at their meeting...

TORONTO -- It's estimated that about 90 percent of Canadians now have a smartphone and if you have one, you know it's easy to dial 9-1-1 — sometimes, even by accident. “We get hundreds of these calls a day, which amounts to thousands of accidental calls a year,”...

CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WPRI) — Three years ago, Rena Fleury went into cardiac arrest at a Cumberland High School football game and died after the 911 dispatcher failed to recognize the 45-year-old needed CPR. A new law signed ceremonially on Tuesday by Gov. Dan McKee aims...

North Island ambulance stations will benefit from the province’s strengthening of its ambulance system with what it calls the largest hiring push in B.C.’s history in rural and remote locations. “When we call 911 for help, British Columbians need to feel confident...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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 — 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 — 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, 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...

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...