not surprising, anyone in the fire rescue business for long knows what works and what doesn't and that includes turf battles. which never work. Unlike the politicians, no one gets in this business for the glory of it , because there isn't any. It's just about helping people and doing what is right. There are exceptions to every rule so maybe in teh future the city council will wise up .
At 10:54am on February 28, 2009, Mark Klaene said…
thanks for the info , sounds like a decision that carlsbad will likely regret in the future
LMAO!!!! Hey there. Is that a mug shot? Or a, I'm happy to be here pic?
And BTW, a dipatcher you may be, but you are certainly my favorite dispatcher/Queen of Command and Control!
Thanks for the info , do you know did NMDFA fund your consolidated dispatch PSAP equipment without Carlsbad being a part ? or did you get the equipment a different route?
Did Carlsbad buy their own PSAP equipment ?
Over here we are really locked up and so any additional info you can provide that might help get the county and the city to start moving on this would be welcomed.
I have been told Alamogordo bought their own PSAP but now want NMDFA to reimburse them and that is shutting out the county from getting theirs. The county SO runs a consolidate dispatch now (just not consolidated with the city of Alamogordo)
Aren't politics just grand --when will these elected officials stop their turf battles and look for the greater good.
Population wise, our regional has about 125,000 residents.... But, if you do three LE agencies, you're busy with that alone....
At 12:21am on February 26, 2009, Mark Klaene said…
So we here in Otero county are having issues with NMDFA with regard to the new PSAPs. Has Eddy county received the new PSAP equipment? Are you folks running a consolidated dispatch? here the county and city are just fighting (going on 3 yrs now) on going to a combined dispatch center so we are running on the old PSAP equipment. I would like to hear how you folks are handling it.
Welcome to "The House" from Connecticut... In our area we have several regional centers... Ours covers 18 towns and 22 departments. Being that Texas is a VERY big place, what kind of area does your center cover...
Keep 'em Safe!
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At 11:34am on February 25, 2009, Chan Rivera said…
hi welcome to ffn from NY
At 10:53am on February 25, 2009, Don Vuletic said…
WELCOME FORM OHIO, LIKE YOUR TITLE, IT CAUGHT MY EYE. MUST FALL UNDER COMMAND. LOL
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Well Madame Goddess, that's a great name you have. Welcome to The Nation. Command and Control is definitely my thing, it often makes the difference between life and death for our responders as well as those we serve. Thanks for what you do. John
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And BTW, a dipatcher you may be, but you are certainly my favorite dispatcher/Queen of Command and Control!
Did Carlsbad buy their own PSAP equipment ?
Over here we are really locked up and so any additional info you can provide that might help get the county and the city to start moving on this would be welcomed.
I have been told Alamogordo bought their own PSAP but now want NMDFA to reimburse them and that is shutting out the county from getting theirs. The county SO runs a consolidate dispatch now (just not consolidated with the city of Alamogordo)
Aren't politics just grand --when will these elected officials stop their turf battles and look for the greater good.
Keep 'em Safe!
144Truck
I also collect Patches and badges; looking for Police, Medical & Fire service patches. If U know someone in these groups and/or U are interested, send me your postal address via my Email I will post you one of my State Ambulance Service Badge, (patch) for exchange of one of your service patches,
My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au (LECAR1@BIGPOND.NET.AU) and/or my address is:-
Leo Cartwright J.P. 246 Kay Street; TRARALGON; Victoria; Australia; 3844
Cheers Leo
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