The Second Draft of the 2019 edition of the Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems is open for public comment from now until May 10th, 2017. This standard covers the installation, performance, operation, and maintenance of public emergency services communications systems and facilities for […]
Chuck Berdan’s Notes from the September 1, 2016 Meeting New Board Members: Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea representing California State Sheriff’s Association Santa Monica Dispatch Manager Chris Herren representing the California Fire Chiefs Association Fire Chief Michael Miller representing the California Fire Chiefs Association Placer County Dispatch Manager Paul Troxel representing […]
FCC Chairman Thomas Wheeler used a House subcommittee hearing on FCC oversight to tell lawmakers again about “the urgent need to improve our 9-1-1 system” through next-generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) technology and funding. He said Congress has the unique ability to accelerate the transition to NG 9-1-1 through a clear […]
The Governor’s 9-1-1 Advisory Board met on May 12th. Here’s a synopsis of what went on:
The MCC Rally Command Team has announced the date for this year’s rally – Thursday, May 5th. This year’s Rally will take place at the SACRAMENTO METRO FIRE FLEET & COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY at 4427 Dudley Blvd, McClellan Park (11.4 miles northeast of Sacramento). For more information, contact Dave Larton, 2016 […]
There are two bills for 2016 that affect public safety communications. The first is AB 510 (Rodriguez D) Wireless 911 calls: emergency telephone user surcharge, and the second is AB 1564 – (Williams D) Emergency services: wireless 911 calls: routing. Continue reading below to see the text of the bills:
PUBLIC NOTICE /AGENDA NOVEMBER 12, 2015 1:00 P.M – PST 3650 Schriever Blvd, Mather, CA 95655 (Multi-Purpose Room) Date of Notice: November 1, 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the State 9-1-1 Advisory Board will meet in Mather, California, as set forth below. The Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act applies to […]
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and San José State University have partnered to conduct an electronic survey on the Effects of Stress on 9-1-1 Call-takers and Dispatchers. The survey focuses on the 400+ primary Public Safety Answering Points in the State of California. This survey will run for 30 […]
MESSAGE SENT ON BEHALF OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR KAREN WONG Dear Public Safety Officials, As you may know, in February 2012, Congress enacted The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (the Act), containing provisions to advance public safety capabilities in the United States. The Act directs the establishment of […]
FIRSTNET IN CALIFORNIA Please Join the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Public Safety Communications on Wednesday, January 28th,2015 from 12:30PM to 3:30PM HUMBOLDT TOWN HALL to be held at: River Lodge Conference Center 1800 Riverwalk Drive Fortuna, CA 95540 Don’t miss California’s Town Hall dedicated to public safety broadband […]