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• Location confusion may have delayed response to pond crash that killed 2 children

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  Officials are investigating whether incorrect data in the county's GIS mapping system slowed down the arrival of first responders

• Pa. county to get $16.9 million dispatch system upgrade

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  The county's 911 coordinator said the "questionable" reliability of the current system "is a safety risk to our responders"

• First responders seek resolution to Wash. dispatch center's 'emergency staffing situation'

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  Fire and police leaders met with dispatch center officials and questioned a recent notice that services would be reduced due to staffing

• FCC to launch 3-digit suicide hotline number

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  Federal regulators are setting up the suicide prevention hotline, which will be reachable by dialing 988

• First high school emergency operations center opens in Connecticut

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  Students will get hands-on career development experience while providing support to first responders

• App notifies firefighters of pedestrian hit right outside station

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  The California firefighters said they were able to respond immediately after the PulsePoint app alerted them to the injured woman

• 911 wait times reduced after changes to Ariz. city dispatch system

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  Wait times for 911 callers reduced by three-fourths after the city combined its police and fire-EMS communication centers and upgraded technology

• Mich. county offers Smart 911 for residents

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  The county is inviting residents to sign up and provide information that would be useful to first responders in an emergency

• Ky. counties rely on 911 translation services as diversity increases

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  Officials say they are seeing more emergency calls in Spanish and Burmese, and that translation services can interpret up to 150 different languages

• Report shows staffing, planning shortcomings at Wash. 911 center

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  A consultant recommended strategic planning and hiring more staff to reduce mandatory overtime and improve morale

• First responders could get free 5G for 10 years from T-Mobile

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  If merger with Sprint closes, the “New T-Mobile” will provide free service to public and nonprofit law enforcement, fire and EMS agencies that apply

• London Fire Brigade 'disappointed' by critical Grenfell Tower report

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  An initial inquiry report highlighted "significant systemic failings" by the LFB, including poor evacuation, command and communication procedures

• How to buy FirstNet devices (eBook)

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  Download this FireRescue1 FirstNet devices buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• AFG 2019: Communications Project Application Guide (eBook)

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  Use this expert guide to help you apply for and win AFG funding for your communications project

• Are you prepared for the next major wildland incident? (eBook)

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  Download this free eBook to learn more about the challenges faced and lessons learned from the 2018 California wildfires and what you can do now to prepare for the next wildfire

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