Text to 9-1-1 In certain parts of Texas, you can text 9-1-1 to receive emergency assistance. Text to 9-1-1 is the ability to send a message to reach 9-1-1 emergency call takers from your mobile phone or device. Find out if your area supports text to 9-1-1 by clicking here. Since 2013, text to 9-1-1 […]
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Written By: Destanie Ontiveros, NCT9-1-1 Communications Coordinator It’s that time of year again! As our kids and loved ones return back into the classroom, we want to provide you with some back to school tips and resources that will help everyone transition back to school. Also, we want to remind you the importance of teaching
Written by Bret Batchelor, 9-1-1 Training Coordinator I’m disappointed in the staffing crisis facing most 9-1-1 centers in America because I have sat in the seat and heard the calling. Unfortunately, negativity spreads faster that the positive and the position of a 9-1-1 telecommunicator has gotten a bad rap. I would like to adjust our
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I keep reading about the Great Resignation and researching why there has been such a mass exodus from the workplace. Of course, I am particularly interested in the staffing crisis in the 9-1-1 call centers. I want to understand it better so we can develop some new strategies to recruit and retain amazing 9-1-1 telecommunicators.
Spring break is often a much-needed break from the stress of your everyday life. For some that means rest and relaxation, but for others spring break means taking a trip. An essential part of enjoying spring break is making sure everyone stays safe. Here are a few quick tips: Watch the weather so you are
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ARLINGTON, Texas, March 4, 2022 — The North Central Texas Emergency Communications District (NCT9-1-1) will graduate 18 9-1-1 telecommunicators from its Regional Telecommunicator Academy (RTA) Class #013 on March 4 in Arlington. This class includes recruits from 7 different agencies, including Terrell PD, Wise Co SO, Greenville PD, Waxahachie PD, Ellis Co SO, Collin Co
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Yes, you can text 911! In certain areas at least. The North Central Texas Emergency Communications District (NCT9-1-1) was the first to introduce text-to-911 in Texas, and many other 911 authorities or individual agencies have implemented the service as well. But we still receive a lot of questions about texting 911, so we’ve highlighted some
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In the last legislative session, Governor Abbot passed House Bill 103 which requires the creation of an active shooter alert system. This new law brought attention to the lesser known wireless alerts out there, and we wanted to create a quick, easy-to-use guide for anyone wondering about the different type of alerts out there. AMBER
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Yes, you can text 911! In certain areas at least. The North Central Texas Emergency Communications District (NCT9-1-1) was the first to introduce this life-saving service in Texas, and many other 911 authorities or individual agencies have implemented it as well. But we still receive a lot of questions about texting, so we’ve highlighted some
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New year, new you, maybe a new home? Or even the launch of a new business? Either way, if you’re setting up a new phone system, or if you are responsible for ensuring new housing developments are addressed and listed in an Emergency Communications Center (ECC), it’s important to know how to register an address
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