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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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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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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