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Communications Issues Raised by Ky. E-911 Panel

June 19--The county's radio system was a topic for discussion at a recent meeting of the Harlan County Emergency Management E-911 Advisory Board. Emergency Management Director David McGill told members the contract for the Black Mountain Tower Site through Cornett Electronics has not been paid due to not having the equipment to develop the site. "I will hopefully know more within the next two to three weeks whether we can get this," said McGill. "With the money crunch that the county is in I...

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Communications Issues Raised by Ky. E-911 Panel

The E-911 board in Harlan County has been having some trouble with equipment and radio reception in the region.

News • June 19th, 2013
June Firehouse iPad, Android App Available

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News • June 18th, 2013
Robotic Cats For Rescue Work? The Swiss Think So.

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News • June 18th, 2013
Minn. Fire Department Delays Decision on 911 Service

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News • June 17th, 2013
Boston Firefighters Union to Check Out NYC 911 System

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News • June 14th, 2013
Merging Four Ohio Dispatch Operations Discussed

Consultants are reviewing each operations center to see if it's feasible.

News • June 10th, 2013
Local Technology Manages Pa. Race Weekend Needs

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News • June 9th, 2013
Policy Change Allows Nighttime Air Wildfire Operations

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News • June 4th, 2013
May Tablet Edition of Firehouse for iPad, Android Out

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News • May 17th, 2013
Iowa Chief Says Radio System Plagued with Trouble

The new systems, coupled with a switch to narrowband frequencies this year, resulted in radio complications across Des Moines County.

News • May 11th, 2013
April Firehouse Tablet Edition for iPad, Android Out

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News • April 24th, 2013
New High-Band Pagers Given to N.Y. Firefighters

A total of 788 high-band frequency pagers were distributed to firefighters in northern Franklin County.

News • April 9th, 2013
Technology Reduces N.C. Firefighters Response Time

The Cabarrus County Fire Marshal's Office wants to install mobile computer terminal software in local volunteer fire departments' main fire trucks to improve response times.

News • April 5th, 2013
Texas Woman Says Firefighters' Response Was Delayed

A Johnson County homeowner is saying she had to wait too long for help when her house caught fire on Friday and a 911 operator hung up on her during her call for help.

News • April 4th, 2013
Calif. Residents Can Monitor Dept. Activities On Line

April 03--Residents will now be able to monitor the Ventura County Fire Department's activities on their mobile devices, officials said Tuesday. The public can see what firefighters are responding to through the computer-aided dispatch system at...

News • April 3rd, 2013

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