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911 dispatchers now classified as emergency responders, under state law – (IL)
The passage of Senate Bill 3127 that officially went into law this week was a surprise. It specifically makes "emergency medical dispatchers" first responders. But he said that doesn't cover everyone.
Skiers and riders might be calling 911 without even knowing – (CO)
Routt County officials are asking residents and visitors to be wary of automated emergency features on their smartphones and wearable electronic devices.
On the go: Fire and EMS use new dispatch system | The Republic News (IN)
Local fire departments and emergency medical services are now using new, automatic dispatching software in the hopes of improving efficiency and response times.
KCPD considers drug policy change amid dispatcher shortage – (MO)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Picture this: A loved one is experiencing a medical emergency. You pick up to phone, frantically call 911, and you’re put on hold.
Congress passes omnibus funding bill without NG911 funding (D.C.)
Both the House and Senate have passed a $1.65 trillion omnibus spending bill that should assure that federal-government agencies will be funded through September, but the legislation does not include funding for IP-based next-generation 911 (NG911) deployments or...
Broward County tell Sheriff Tony he is out as 911 communications operator (FL)
New year, new 911 operators. The Broward Sheriff's Office's agreement with the county to run the area's 911 communication system expired this morning. The county say they will now make plans to transition from BSO to a different organization who will who receive...
Nashville’s 911 center gets back-up computer system after Christmas Day bombing – (TN)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two years ago, on the day of the Christmas bombing, AT&T phone lines went down impacting all calls to Nashville’s 911 center.
Henrico couple thanks 911 dispatcher for saving husband’s life – (VA)
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) -A couple in Henrico got the chance to say thank you to a county 911 dispatcher for helping to save a man’s life after he was found by his wife going into cardiac arrest.
Woman accused of child abuse was former 911 dispatcher, county officials say – (TN)
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – A Washington County woman accused of aggravated child abuse and aggravated child neglect previously served as a Washington County, Tennessee 911 dispatcher, county officials confirmed on Friday.
Quickly rectify Seattle’s problems with 911 blacklist (WA)
When someone calls 911, they expect the quickest response possible from first responders. Unfortunately that expectation is not always met in Seattle when it comes to medical emergencies, that is, if your address is on a list of addresses responders are told to...
Madison County one step closer to 911 radio overhaul after agreeing to receive state funds (NC)
MARSHALL - Madison County first responders have expressed their dissatisfaction with the county's outdated public safety radio network for some time, but the county is now one step closer to overhauling its 911 radio network.
EMS dispatch software means faster responses in Baton Rouge | (LA)
As of this month, Emergency Medical Services dispatchers have a new, artificial-intelligence based system that will help them make critical decisions like those faster and better, parish officials say.
NYC says it’s on track to launch next-generation 911 system by 2024 – (NY)
New York City, home to the largest and busiest 911 system in the country, is on track to implement a next-generation 911 system in 2024 that can accept photos and videos from callers, according to an annual report released by the city’s Office of Technology and...
Lake County Dispatch Center receives much needed makeover (MT)
“These people are the true first responders,” says Lake County Emergency Management coordinator Mark Clary of the staff at the Dispatch Center, tucked away on the second floor of the courthouse.
Westchester County Trailway Users Have a New Way of Contacting Emergency Services on (NY)
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New London Police Department announces launch of emergency livestreaming service (CT)
The technology suite will improve their ability to effectively and efficiently respond to emergencies within the community. NEW LONDON, Conn. — The New London Police Department announced the launch of Prepared Live, a software that enables the 9-1-1 dispatch center...
iPhone 14’s Car Crash Detection Still Triggering False 911 Calls, Forcing Dispatchers to … (CO)
Despite optimizations made in an iOS 16 update in November, the iPhone 14's Car Crash Detection feature continues to accidentally call 911 when a user may be on a rollercoaster, skiing, or doing other physical activities the device misunderstands as a car crash. In...
Weld first responders, dispatchers increasing public safety efficiencies, workflow with new software (CO)
For more than two years, the Weld County Department of Information Technology, Public Safety Communications, the Weld County Sheriff’s Office and 42 first responder agencies countywide have collaborated to implement CentralSquare, according to a county news release....
RGB Spectrum improves situational awareness for Ventura County California Fire 911 Center (CA)
RGB Spectrum’s Galileo processor powers a state-of-the-art, massive, 48ft wide by 8 ft tall LED video wall able to display all of their video sources simultaneously READ FULL ARTICLE
NG911 funding not part of current omnibus bill as deadline approaches (D.C.)
Federal funding to pay much of the cost to transition 911 centers to IP-based next-generation 911 (NG911) technology is not included in the $1.7 trillion omnibus funding bill that many in Congress hope to pass prior to Friday’s government-shutdown deadline. READ FULL...
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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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