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RapidSOS and 911inform partner to connect smart buildings to public safety
CHICAGO– RapidSOS, an emergency technology company, and 911inform, a cloud-based notification and security management platform, today announced a partnership to connect smart buildings with 9-1-1 during an emergency. This partnership empowers RapidSOS-connected public...
NRP gets rare and prestigious accreditation for its communications unit
The Niagara Regional Police Service has been recognized as an Accredited Centre of Excellence for police communications. It's a first in Ontario, and the second in Canada. Three years ago, the NRP changed its Communications Unit operation by implementing the Police...
Accident victim rescued after making 911 call
Having a cell phone and being able to dial 911 and reach the Wilkes Communications Center might have saved a man’s life Wednesday afternoon, said Champion Fire & Rescue Chief Craig Hollar. Michael Lucas, 58, was seriously injured and lying about 40 feet down a...
Prestonsburg Enhanced 911 gets upgrade, 1st in 20 years
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Earlier this month, Prestonsburg Enhanced 911 broke ground on an overhaul and upgrade of its Police/Fire/EMS Communications Center. The center has not received an upgrade in more than 20 years. The upgrade allows the creation of three...
State Police give out nearly 50 law enforcement awards at ceremony
MERIDEN — A Naugatuck officer talked a teenager down off a bridge in Portuguese. A Litchfield County police department helped take down a drug trafficking organization bringing narcotics into northwestern and central Connecticut. A state police dispatcher persuaded a...
Motorola Solutions’ Next Generation APX NEXT Smart Radio Brings New Intelligence and …
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 24, 2019-- Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced the launch of APX NEXT ™, its next-generation mission-critical Project 25 (P25) public safety radio with LTE for enhanced communications and data-centric application services. The...
Fire department recognizes young hero
BULLHEAD CITY — A special 9-year-old was singled out for recognition at Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Bullhead City Fire District governing board. Breizon Roebuck was presented with a Young Hero Award by Fire Chief Patrick Moore, for her actions during a Sept. 13...
Investigators baffled as house where woman died destroyed by second fire
YATES — The investigation into a fatal fire on Route 18 took an unexpected and odd twist as the fire somehow rekindled overnight and destroyed what was left of the house. “It rekindled about 2 a.m. and was fully involved when firefighters arrived,” Orleans...
Congratulations to our Portsmouth Firefighters who were promoted and sworn in to…
Congratulations to our Portsmouth Firefighters who were promoted and sworn in tonight at our family and friends oriented ceremony at the Portsmouth Police Station. We are proud to announce the promotion of Howard Tighe to Assistant Fire Chief. Firefighter Daniel...
New call center can handle almost anything Mother Nature throws at it
It’s going to take a heck of a natural disaster to disrupt operations at the new 911 emergency center. The new Grand Island/Hall County Emergency Management and Communication Center can withstand severe weather up to an F-3 tornado. Such a tornado packs winds of 158...
Fox 4 examines 911 call from stranded off-roaders rescued by helicopter in Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — An emergency 911 call alerted Collier County deputies to some tense moments playing out on a Southwest Florida nature trail Monday morning. Three people stuck in a swampy situation after their ATV broke down several miles into Big Cypress...
Chula Vista’s New Dispatch Center Will Soon Allow 911 Texting
Chula Vista residents should expect better, faster service from first responders now that the Chula Vista Police Department has unveiled a larger 911 Emergency Communications Center with an upgraded 911 phone system. Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy said the...
Placerville honors fallen El Dorado County deputy
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — There was a steady stream of support from law enforcement and community members of all ages in Placerville on Wednesday to honor fallen El Dorado County Deputy Brian Ishmael. People came from far and wide to lay down flowers and offer condolences...
ADT emergency dispatcher reunited with furry life she saved
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - In Knoxville, Tennessee, the phone rang at an ADT dispatch office, alerting dispatchers that an Ocean Springs home may be in trouble. The call went like this: Home owner: This is Samantha. Dispatcher: Good morning this is ADT security...
Cal OES Fire and Rescue Pre-Position Resources in Anticipation of Critical Fire Weather
October 23, 2019 – With elevated fire conditions in the forecast for parts of California, Cal OES Fire and Rescue staff have coordinated with counties to preposition fire apparatus and personnel to augment local resources in preparation for the upcoming significant...
Hometown News: Local BMW shop hosts luncheon for Forsyth County law enforcement
My Mercedes & Bimmer Place hosted an appreciation luncheon for deputies, dispatchers and other support staff of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, Oct. 23. With food provided by Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant, Sheriff’s Office personnel trickled into...
A New Approach to Public Safety Engagement Focused on Roadmap Priorities
By David Buchanan, Executive Director of Public Safety Advocacy, FirstNet Authority Recently, law enforcement and fire chiefs from around the country joined the First Responder…
Delhi’s own 911
Here is a ravishing news for Delhiites, that now onwards you will have your own emergency telephone number, that is, “112” just like “911”. Well, 911 has been designated as the “Universal Emergency Number” for citizens throughout the United States to request emergency...
Dispatchers get training on assessing domestic violence calls
NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - Nashville’s emergency dispatchers are being trained to tell how serious it is when someone calls in with a report of domestic abuse. When Metro Police respond to a domestic violence incident, the officers are trained to determine the kind of...
Tempers flare as Boonton lays off police dispatchers, moves to county 911
BOONTON – Tempers flared as four town police dispatchers were fired during Monday night's Board of Alderman meeting in an auditorium packed with first responders and other supporters. The board voted 7-2 to eliminate the positions and move emergency dispatch to...
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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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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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