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DTIC AD1000095: Public Safety Broadband Network Architecture Description – Report (Canada)
WHAT PUBLIC SAFETY NEEDS IN AN EMERGENCY ISA public safety-controlled network with the ability to efficiently access and share accurate and timely voice and information during all stages of an event in any geographic location with the appropriate resources,...
BULACAN RESCUE 911 TO BE LAUNCHED IN MID-2020 PDRRMO (Philippines )
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) of Bulacan which holds the operation of Bulacan Recue 566 set to launch the Rescue 911 in the province this 2020. Officials of PDRRMO undergone an Emegency Telecommunicator Certification Training Course...
911 Dispatch Academy Returning Spring 2020 – Montgomery College, WD&CE (MD)
Recognize the roles and responsibilities the 911 Telecommunicator plays in applying the principles, practices, and standards of care when servicing 911 calls. Learn and recognize the difference in fire, medical, or police responses to 911 calls. In our program,...
Salina Police launch alert system, help first responders with emergencies involving those with special needs (KS)
SALINA, Kan.(KSNW) – Amber Pfiefer, a lead dispatcher with the Salina Police Department, paved the way for police response involving those with special needs. Her new program, S.A.Id. (Special Needs Alerts and Identification), helps officers quickly identify and...
Soothing stress is big part of UVa police department therapy dog’s day (VA)
One look into the startling blue eyes of Officer Cooper Rexrode evokes a sense of calm, as well as an odd desire to rub his belly, stroke his ears and coo baby talk into his earnest face. [...] Although Cooper has only been on the job a few months, he proved effective...
Officer of the Year and Distinguished Service Award for Dispatcher for Sheriff’s Office (NY)
Officer of the Year Award – Investigator Christopher A. Parker Investigator Christopher A. Parker has distinguished himself in the performance of service to the citizens of Genesee County during 2019. [...] Distinguished Service Award – Emergency Services Dispatcher...
Public Safety Dispatchers recognized as First Responders in New Legislation (CA)
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) joined a group of public safety dispatchers from across the state, on Jan. 22, for a press conference to celebrate Assembly Bill 1945 (AB 1945), which would recognize the brave work of public safety dispatchers by...
Loveland police dispatcher recognized for helping deliver baby over the phone (CO)
Loveland couple Chelsea Johnson and William Walters were at their son’s music recital on the evening of Friday, Dec. 13 when Johnson, who was pregnant with her third child, started to have contractions. The family headed home to pack a bag for the hospital and get...
Registration open for Citizens Police Academy (MS)
CLINTON, Miss. — Clinton residents interested in learning more about their Clinton Police Department are invited to join the Citizens Police Academy. Chief Ford Hayman has announced another round of the popular Citizens Police Academy to run in the evenings from March...
Eau Claire Police Department issues phone scam warning (WI)
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -- The Eau Claire Police Department is warning people to be on the lookout for a phone scam that’s been circulating. According to the police department, a scammer is using the Eau Claire Communications Center phone number and identifying...
SPOTLIGHT: Ed Parkinson
(This is a new series focusing on those that have made FirstNet a reality for Public Safety.) By W. Brent Lee, Public Safety Consultant When…
North Port: 911 dispatcher helps couple deliver baby over phone on I-75 (FL)
https://youtu.be/Dl9iS3TV8I8
10th Civil Support Team showcases disaster recovery communications equipment at Capitol (WA)
Following a disaster, the ability to communicate is critical. Emergency responders have to know the needs of a community to provide efficient, effective help. “In the wake of a large scale disaster, communication systems are usually a mess,” said Tech Sgt. Ian...
City of Oakland turns to Motorola Solutions’ cloud-based disaster-recovery service for CAD (CA)
Oakland, Calif., has selected Motorola Solutions’ new cloud-based “Disaster Recovery as a Service” (DRaaS) solution as an alternative method to access the PremierOne CAD system in the event of an earthquake, wildfire or other incident that causes the on-premise...
Alaska legislators suggest changes to public safety program (AK)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska legislators have proposed changes to key elements of the state's Village Public Safety Officer Program. One in three communities in the state has no police of any kind, Anchorage Daily News reported Friday in partnership with...
Dan River Region dispatchers ‘the first link in the public safety chain’ (VA)
“Pittsylvania County 911, what’s the address of the emergency,” Glenna Caldwell recited into her headset, just as she had done time and time again. “We need police right away ... them gang members are shooting my husband, hurry up!” a hushed, garbled voice whispered...
State to hand down more than $1 million in funding for public training facility improvements (MD)
Governor Larry Hogan plans to fund renovations, construction of Frederick County training center FREDERICK, Md (WDVM) — Governor Larry Hogan plans to hand down more than a million dollars for improvements to the Frederick County Public Safety Center. The public safety...
Councilors approve contract with the Hancock County Regional Communications (ME)
ELLSWORTH — On Jan. 13, councilors approved $25,000 in matching funds for a design study that will look at connecting the city’s bike/pedestrian path that ends on Birch Avenue to the Down East Sunrise Trail, the mixed-use path that terminates on High Street near Beals...
AT&T Donates Over $100,000 Check to STC’s First Responders Pilot Program : Demands for skilled first responders help 80 low-income individuals (TX)
RIO GRANDE VALLEY/PHARR - Telecommunications company AT&T donated $101,570.00 to South Texas’ College first responders pilot program. The program is housed at the Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence (RCPSE) facility in Pharr where 80 low-income students...
Free Webinar on Nutrition, Fitness, & Sleep Awareness on 01.29
Free Webinar on Nutrition, Fitness, & Sleep Awareness on 01.29
14 hours ago (0 Comments)Posted by: Chris NussmanNutrition, Fitness, & Sleep Awareness for 9-1-1Wednesday, January 29 | 3PM Eastern (live) or On-DemandFREE for NENA Members | Not a member? Join today to receive access!Click here to register!
Working in 9-1-1 is not only stressful, but can significantly impact your health. In theory, improving your overall wellness may seem simple – but it certainly isn’t easy. In this webinar, you will learn:
The components of a healthy lifestyle;
Ways you can improve your nutrition, fitness, and sleep habits; and
How you can avoid typical pitfalls associated with our profession.
Presenter: Christal Rons | Westminster (CO) Police & Fire
CEUs: Attend this webinar and receive one-half ENP re-certification point towards the ten-point maximum for NENA courses in the Professional Development CEU/Course Credits section.
Can’t attend on the 29th? Register now and you will receive an email after the live presentation with instructions for accessing the on-demand webinar archive.
Webinar Access Info: Dial-in and web-access details provided automatically via email upon registration.
Questions? Contact Amanda Tegtmeyer with the NENA Education team.
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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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Congress should reauthorize the FirstNet Authority now.
Support the reauthorization of the FirstNet Authority to preserve public safety’s network
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Podcast
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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Webinar
Accessing Federal Resources When an Emergency or Major Disaster Strikes
In light of the major disasters that our nation has recently experienced, PS Grants is offering this FREE webinar to review Disaster Assistance Programs and how to access them. Learn what federal funds and resources are available through Disaster Assistance, understand the process of requesting assistance, know what to expect before, during, and after, and find out who to contact for help.
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