9-1-1 & COVID-19
Coronavirus Means Long-Distance Re-Accreditation of Forsyth (GA) 9-1-1
June 2, 2020The Forsyth County 9-1-1 Center will undergo an unusual, remote assessment this week as it seeks re-accreditation.
Read full articleWilliamson County (TN) Fair Board Donates 1,503 Gift Cards to First Responders
May 30, 2020The gift was a thank-you to first responders and medical professionals for their service to the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read full articlePublic Safety Telecommunicators Sew Masks Between Calls
May 29, 2020Mask makers have played a huge role in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Read full articlePublic Safety Telecommunicators: Emergency Calls Come With New Questions During COVID-19 Pandemic
May 28, 2020Regardless of the type of call, public safety telecommunicators will help keep those responding to the scene safe.
Read full articleRoanoke (VA) Public Safety Telecommunicators Receive Range of Coronavirus-Related Calls, Complaints as State Reopens
May 26, 2020Virginia Department of Health to enforce guidelines.
Read full articleIn the Age of COVID-19, Every 9-1-1 Call Requires Taking Extra Precautions
May 20, 2020In Honolulu, EMS crews working the front lines have remained virus-free largely because of safety protocols with every single 9-1-1…
Read full articleChatham E9-1-1 Center Adapts Amid COVID-19 Pandemic to Keep Employees, First Responders Safe
May 18, 2020Process lets first responders know what they might be exposed to.
Read full articleDramatic Drop in Bay Area 9-1-1 Calls During the Pandemic
May 13, 2020The theory is that people may be afraid to go to the hospital because of COVID-19 or they may be…
Read full articleCoronavirus Cautions Causing 9-1-1 Hesitation in Tolland County (CT)
May 7, 2020Residents are waiting too long to call for help during true emergencies over fears of breaking “stay at home” orders.
Read full article‘It’s What We Do.’ Public Safety Telecommunicators Work Behind the Scenes to Relieve Coronavirus Fears
May 6, 2020Calls for help with illnesses are common for Lexington public safety telecommunicators to receive, but the way those emergencies are…
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