South Elgin residents dialing 911 probably haven’t noticed a difference this week, but police and fire officials are working to iron out the kinks of a new dispatch arrangement.
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Illinois: Bloomingdale Continues Talks about 9-1-1 Consolidation
Bloomingdale officials continued discussions Monday about consolidating the village’s 9-1-1 dispatch with the Addison Police Department.
Honor 9-1-1 Workers
During the week of April 8 through April 14, we are honoring Rockford and Winnebago County 911 telecommunicators who are committed to providing a vital link between citizens who need help and the police, fire and EMS personnel who respond to their needs. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of 911 service for this community.
Honor for 9-1-1 Operator
Aurora will give a 911 Operator of the Year award for the first time Monday.
Motorola Solutions Gets ComEd Digital Radio Deal
Motorola Solutions said Monday it has signed a $22 million contract with electric utility Commonwealth Edison to set up a digital radio system to serve ComEd’s Northern Illinois service territory.
OT Pay Spikes at 9-1-1 Center in Chicago
Overtime at Chicago’s 9-1-1 emergency center more than doubled during the first two months of this year, thanks to a 13.2 percent increase in call volume and Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s decision to reduce the ranks of police and fire dispatchers, records show.
Bloomingdale Consolidating 9-1-1 Dispatch; Layoffs Are Expected
Bloomingdale trustees voted Monday to consolidate the village’s 911 services with the Addison Police Department, saying it will save up to $230,000 a year.
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Don’t Procrastinate … The FCC’s Narrowband Deadline Is Almost Here!
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Dispatching: A Profession or a Job?
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FCC Says PSAPs Must Be Able to Receive 9-1-1 Texts
- Naples City Council Bristle at Cost of New Radios; Suggest Officers Share
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Duty-Related Trauma Exposure in 9-1-1 Telecommunicators
- Residents: Go Slow on Address Change
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Don’t Procrastinate … The FCC’s Narrowband Deadline Is Almost Here!
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Protect Your PSAP Applications from Downtime
- Senate Confirms Jessica Rosenworcel and Ajit Pai as New FCC Commissioners
- N.M. Governor Unveils Wildfire-Warning System
- FCC Reviews Rules Governing the Emergency Alert System
- S. Elgin Dispatch Switch Smooth So Far
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