HILLSDALE, N.J.—Two residents pressed the Borough Council to come up with a solution to poor, unreliable cell service in the eastern part of town at the June 9 council meeting. Borough Administrator Michael Ghassali said June 9 that officials were working with AT&T, and other carriers on alternatives to a large monopole cell tower. He...Read More
CONCORD, CA – The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District proudly celebrated the grand opening of the Contra Costa Regional Fire Communications Center (CCRFCC), a state-of-the-art emergency communications facility that serves as the critical link between the public and emergency responders throughout Contra Costa County. “Before firefighters arrive on scene and before a paramedic begins...Read More
The Albuquerque Police Department is dealing with a shortage of dispatchers and call-takers, forcing some employees to work long hours and prompting calls for better pay and support. Emergency Communications Manager Jessica Solis said the department has 14 call-taker vacancies and 14 dispatcher vacancies. APD is authorized for 73 call-taker positions and 42 dispatcher positions....Read More
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Colorado Springs officials announced plans Monday to create a city-specific 911 authority, a move leaders say would keep emergency communications funding generated within the city focused on local public safety needs. Mayor Yemi Mobolade, Police Chief Adrian Vasquez, Fire Chief Randy Royal and other city leaders unveiled the plan during...Read More
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Fayetteville city leaders have approved a proposal they hope will keep control of a long-debated 911 consolidation effort in local hands. During a special meeting Thursday, the Fayetteville City Council adopted a resolution outlining a framework for merging the city’s emergency communications center with Cumberland County’s 911 operations. The resolution was...Read More
DC911 can’t get out of its own way. Last night, the agency’s staff once again botched two basics of the job – relaying accurate information and understanding the city’s grid system. In doing so, they caused unnecessary address confusion during another reported cardiac arrest response. Luckily, it wasn’t a cardiac arrest. But it was still...Read More
