"To advance and support the public-safety emergency telecommunications professional and ensure that citizens in need of emergency, health, and social services are matched safely, quickly, and effectively with the most appropriate resource."

 

Emergency Communications Division

The division of Emergency Communications is charged with overseeing the 800-MHz 10 channel public safety radio system and the day-to-day operations of the County's emergency communications. NEXTGEN Radio Project Status Direct communications to all major response agencies is capable from one operation for enhancement of coordinated responses to any emergency situation. The 24-7 operations provides continuous emergency and routine communications to fire/rescue, sheriff/police, animal control and many other emergency services.]

Communications Operators with the Emergency Communications Division receive emergency 911 calls from the public and dispatch the proper emergency departments or agencies. The Communications Operators are trained in Emergency and are certified as Emergency Communications Specialists through the Maryland State Emergency Numbers System board (ENSB) and the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS).