Posts From External News Source
Finding a Solution to 9-1-1 Frequent Fliers
April 24, 2014Officials in Chesapeake (Va.) are testing a plan to reduce habitual callers to 9-1-1 who are not in an emergency medical crisis.
Read full articleTelecommunicator’s Dedication Shines in Wake of Tornado
April 24, 20149-1-1 telecommunicator Katrina Gutwein learned her house was damaged by a tornado, and still kept working for nearly two hours.
Read full articlePutnam County (W.Va.) 9-1-1 Mapping Project Nears Completion
April 16, 2014The controversial 9-1-1 addressing project in Putnam County (W.Va.) is nearly complete, and officials are now turning their attention to fixing any mistakes before the finalized addresses are sent to mapping companies.
Read full articleMilwaukee Phone Scam Bounces People to 9-1-1
April 16, 2014A new scam has caused dozens of unintended 9-1-1 calls to Milwaukee police and other law enforcement agencies, prompting officials to issue a warning.
Read full articleFCC Announces Workshop on Technology Transition and Public Safety
April 16, 2014The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will provide on workshop on “Public Safety Imperatives for All-IP Networks” scheduled for April 17, 2014 and April 18, 2014 in Washington, D.C.
Read full articleArizona First Responders Link Up with Wireless System
April 16, 2014The Pima County Wireless Integrated Network and the Pima Emergency Communications and Operations Center, both bond-funded projects, have been in the works since 2001.
Read full articleOak Lawn (Ill.) 9-1-1 Director Steps Down
April 8, 2014Kathy Hansen oversaw the contract with Norcomm Public Safety Communications to provide 9-1-1 emergency services.
Read full article9-1-1 Dispatcher Meets Young Caller Aided in Fire Emergency
April 7, 2014The 10-year-old rushed to the garage, opened the door, and saw smoke and flames. She grabbed her iPhone and tapped out 9-1-1, just like her parents had taught her.
Read full articleRichmond (Va.) Consolidates City Emergency Communications
March 25, 2014Creation of a stand-alone city agency called the Department of Emergency Communication would handle police, fire and ambulance calls.
Read full articleTexas Boy Honored as 9-1-1 Hero
March 21, 2014A Corpus Christi boy who called 9-1-1 in a fatal incident meets victim’s family for first time.
Read full article