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Public safety jobs to soon be considered first responder jobs (IN)
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — Indiana House Bill 1198 is waiting approval from Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb. It already passed the Indiana House and the Indiana Senate. It's a bipartisan bill allowing more public safety jobs to be under the umbrella of first...
Carbon County 911 Center Answered Record Number of Calls in 2019 (PA)
Carbon County's 911 Center has released its 2019 annual report. The county's dispatch center answered a record number of calls in the last year. Directors attribute the increase to more people and more activity in the county, which can in turn mean more emergencies....
Implementing E911 On-prem: Goals, Issues, Approaches
Are you responsible for making sure your IT solution is Kari’s Law and RAY BAUM’s Act compliant? If so, recent articles like this No Jitter article are a great place to start. The next step then is to determine what’s important and what to do. This article should...
Alameda briefs: Alameda Police Department accepting 911 emergency texts (CA)
Cell phone users within Alameda city limits now have the ability to send emergency text messages to the Alameda Police Department. Texting is an option when it is unsafe to use your voice to make a 911 call, if you’re unable to speak due to an emergency or for the...
APD response times continue to climb (NM)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It takes Albuquerque police 23 minutes longer to get you than it did eight years ago. A Target 7 investigation into the Albuquerque Police Department’s response times shows there has been a 93 percent since increase 2011 and response times have...
FirstNet bringing enhancements to New Hampshire ahead of schedule (NH)
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) is bringing enhancements to the FirstNet network in New Hampshire ahead of schedule. AT&T and Gov. Chris Sununu recently hosted an event to celebrate. FirstNet is a nationwide, wireless communications...
Junction City EMS Uses FirstNet in Local, Regional, and National Response
By Brent Williams, Senior EMS Advisor, First Responder Network Authority
Junction City Fire Department’s EMS services a rural, Midwest community in Kansas, which presents some communication challenges. To address these challenges, Junction City Fire Department uses FirstNet, whether for long distance transports to the nearest trauma facility, coordinating regional recovery efforts after a tornado, or deploying across the country to respond to a national disaster.
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Neal recognized with 911 service award
Marshall County Judge-Executive Kevin Neal traveled to Washington, D.C., last week as one of eight individuals and organizations recognized for their contributions to providing a better 911 service and support for dispatchers. Wes Wright, Next Generation 911 (NG911)...
City of Longview urges residents to sign up for Smart911 alert system (TX)
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The City of Longview is urging residents to sign up for its new emergency alert system. Smart911 launched Feb. 15 and replaces the old CodeRED system. Residents who were signed up with the old system must opt in with the Smart911 system. City...
NG911 Institute Announces 911 Honor Award Winners
The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is pleased to announce that their Integrated Services Program (ISP) won the Outstanding 911 Call Center/Program award. The Next Generation 911 Institute (NG911 Institute) announced the winners of the 17th...
Manatee County Emergency Communications Center gets new 911 software
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - In an emergency, time is of the essence, but if you call 911 in Manatee County, you can count on a new program that will help first responders get to you faster than ever before. It’s thanks to a new, first-of-its-kind state grant that was just...
Emergency Services Dispatcher Job in IWAKUNI, JAPAN
Overview Open & closing dates: Opening and closing dates 02/21/2020 to 03/09/2020Service: CompetitivePay scale & grade: GS 5Salary: $30,113 to $39,149 per yearAppointment type: PermanentWork schedule: Full-Time...
Accomack Moves 2021 Budget to Hearing
The Accomack County Board of Supervisors voted to advertise public hearings for the fiscal year 2021 budget and the tax rate, after making changes to provide for the first year of costs associated with a regional public safety radio communications system. [...] A...
Op-Ed: A conundrum — What will happen to FirstNet in Puerto Rico?
With the proposed sale of AT&T to Liberty Puerto Rico the Federal Communications Commission has to consider not only the inherent commercial elements of this transaction. They must also evaluate how does that transaction affect the public safety/emergency...
Shawnee emergency dispatcher wins award
Julie Daniels, an emergency telecommunicator with the Shawnee Police Department, was recently recognized by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch™ (IAED®) for her exemplary efforts in responding to a 911 call. The IAED reports it has awarded Daniels with...
Fishbones for the TN NG911 Address Server (TN)
If you’ve played in the address space any length of time you’ve heard of fishbones – and that is simply drawing a line from the address point to it’s “spot on the street”. Granted if you’ve ever done an addressing project from scratch (I had the joy to do that a few...
‘It needs to happen’; Indiana bill would classify 911 dispatchers as first responders
VIGO Co., Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) - According to Vigo county 911 director Vickie Oster, when there's an emergency her dispatchers are on the front lines. "We provide pre-arrival instructions for medical issues. We stay on the phone with people while somebody is breaking in...
Dallas Police Department’s online reporting system now available in Spanish (TX)
DALLAS — The Dallas Police Department has made its online reporting system available in Spanish. In a news release sent Wednesday, the department said it launched the new feature after high demand from the public. The Dallas Online Reporting System, also...
City of Longview urges residents to sign up for Smart911 alert system (TX)
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The City of Longview is urging residents to sign up for its new emergency alert system. Smart911 launched Feb. 15 and replaces the old CodeRED system. Residents who were signed up with the old system must opt in with the Smart911 system. City...
Move-in date for new Wexford County Central Dispatch facility quickly approaching (MI)
CADILLAC — With less than a month before the target date of March 15, Wexford County 911/Central Dispatch Director Duane Alworden said that it is still the goal for when dispatchers can move to and start working in the new Fawcett Communications Center. In front of a...
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PSBTA Releases Survey on First Responder Support for FirstNet Reauthorization
New Survey: First Responders Overwhelmingly Support Reauthorization of FirstNet
A new bipartisan national survey commissioned by the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association finds near- unanimous support among first responders for reauthorizing the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority)– the agency overseeing America’s dedicated public safety broadband network.
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FirstNet and the 4.9 GHz Spectrum
This episode dives into the critical evolution of public safety communications, focusing on the recent FCC decision to establish a nationwide Band Manager framework for the 4.9 GHz spectrum, and discuss the evolution and deployment of the FirstNet System. Host Chris Tubbs interviews Chief Jeff Johnson, a leader in public safety technology and the development of FirstNet. Together, they explore the history, governance, and transformative potential of FirstNet and the 4.9 GHz spectrum in enhancing public safety operations with emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and augmented reality. The discussion emphasizes the importance of protecting and optimizing public safety spectrum, the lessons learned from past advocacy efforts, and a call to action for public safety leaders to remain engaged in ensuring the spectrum’s effective use and governance.
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