The failure of the Massachusetts 911 system on Tuesday was the latest reminder of the potential problems faced by an emergency network that many say...
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Cost-saving measures have to be backed up by enhanced individual effort to be truly successful. It wasn't long ago that fire departments in Belleville, Quinte West, Prince Edward County and other areas decided to contract out their dispatch service. It was necessary to avoid a major expenditure to upgrade to next-gen 911, but the concern was with dispatchers not located here, can we get the information we need quickly in an emergency? I can honestly say that as far as the media goes, the communication with top officials remains very strong. Just yesterday, I receiving information in just minutes about...
The failure of the Massachusetts 911 system on Tuesday was the latest reminder of the potential problems faced by an emergency network that many say...
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An investigation continues after Belleville firefighters responded to a fire at apartment building Monday night. Crews received the call just...
CNN reported that the residents received a public safety alert message on their phones saying 911 services were down statewide and delays in public...