EMS calls Fires/Fire related Service calls Other calls
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Upgraded equipment and software in the communications center over the past year includes a new voice logging recorder for emergency radio traffic and phone calls, as well as a new video security and station access package. The video system includes 32 motion activated cameras throughout the 3 stations, and remote operation of all public access and vehicle garage doors, controllable from the dispatch console. The communications center is staffed 24/7 by four full-time dispatchers, all of whom are certified as Tele-communicators and Emergency Medical Dispatchers by the Association of Public Communications Officials (APCO.) In addition, there are 5 firefighters and 1 retired dispatcher who are trained and available to cover shifts as needed. COMM Fire remains a Secondary Public Service Answering Point (PSAP.) The primary PSAP for the Town of Barnstable is the Barnstable Police Department, which transfers fire and rescue related calls to the appropriate agency. Residents are reminded to dial 911 whenever reporting an emergency, whether from a cell phone or a landline, as the 911 calls are tracked to the specific location while calls on business line are not. The Open Burning Program for district residents is from January 15th to May 1st by state law and is monitored by COMM dispatch. Daily burning status and information about other outside fires is always available on our website, www.commfiredistrict.com Respectfully, Michael J. Winn Chief of Department Mark Macallister Fire Commissioner, Chairman Edward Riley Fire Commissioner Scott Frank Fire Commissioner, Secretary
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