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9-1-1 Radio Transmissions Loud and Clear in Lancaster, Pa.
June 30, 2015Weaver’s agency phased in a $26.4-million digital system operating with 25 towers.
Read full articleAirbus DS Communications Launches Text-to-9-1-1 Solution, Other Upgrades to VESTA 9-1-1 Suite
June 29, 2015The release includes the launch of the VESTA SMS solution, the company’s text-to-9-1-1 platform, an entirely new VESTA Map solution, and significant upgrades to the VESTA Analytics solution. Each delivers leading edge technology to strengthen and advance public safety communications for communities of all sizes.
Read full articleCAC Contribution: Fiscal Discipline & Accountability
June 26, 2015In today’s environment, where budgets are tight and funding requests are unending, having a solid track record of managing and maintaining your communications assets will give you an advantage in the battle for those elusive dollars. Most effective leaders and managers tend to show favor toward those who act responsibly, demonstrate discipline and have a history of being efficient managers of limited resources.
Read full articleWayne County, Ohio, Officials to Meet on Upgrades to Public Radio System
June 26, 2015The meeting, scheduled for 2 p.m. July 14 in the Wayne County Administration Building, will be an opportunity for safety service providers to discuss the report and the plans for moving forward.
Read full articleNiagara County, NY, Gets New Emergency Radio Network
June 26, 2015Six years after the notion was first raised and four years after the contracts were awarded, Niagara County’s new emergency radio network is scheduled to sign on the air June 30.
Read full articleLincolnwood Adopts CommandScope First Responder Tech
June 24, 2015Lincolnwood has become the latest northwest suburb of Chicago to adopt the CommandScope all-digital first responder technology. The all-digital pre-plan program will cover all major buildings in the community and tie in neatly with the neighboring townships creating a network of pre-plan information for primary and mutual aid fire departments.
Read full article9-1-1 Telecommunicator Meets Mother & Baby She Talked Through Delivery
June 19, 2015A home delivery in West Virginia went smoothly thanks to the calmness and professionalism of telecommunicator Debra Sutler.
Read full articleMutualink Multimedia Gateway to Enable Multi-Agency Collaboration during Department of Defense Exercise
June 16, 2015For the fourth consecutive year, Mutualink is playing an integral role as a core capability at the Joint Users Interoperability Communications Exercise (JUICE), the U.S. Army’s premier joint, coalition, and interagency communications event taking place during June.
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Comments on Draft Standard Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Training Coordinator
June 16, 2015APCO International is seeking comments on a Candidate American National Standard (ANS) released today that identifies core competencies and minimum training requirements for the public safety communications training coordinator.
Read full articleTelecommunicator Spotlight: Kristin Ritter
June 12, 2015Ritter is employed as a Senior Emergency Dispatch Aide for Public Safety Communications for Prince George’s County. She has served in this position for five years. In addition, she has served as a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician in Calvert County, Md., for the past four years.
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