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Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
a. Public Safety:i. 210 Police Departmentii. 220 Fire Departmentiii. 225 Regional Dispatchiv. 240 Inspection Departmentv. 292 Animal Control
Our Regional Dispatch Center is hiring!Check out the posting below:
The Metacomet Emergency Communications Center (MECC) is hiring |
The budget hearings opened Tuesday night with General Government functions reviewed. Wednesday (6:30 PM) night is Public Safety (Police, Fire, Dispatch).
FY 2022 Budget | |
Police | $5,970,843 |
Fire | $6,428,747 |
DPW | $5,426,385 |
Library | $1,039,373 |
Facilities | $7,261,523 |
Other Municipal | $10,568,138 |
Fixed Costs (non-excl Debt-Benefits) | $16,964,310 |
School K-12 | $67,914,184 |
Regional | $2,486,887 |
Total Operating Budget | $124,060,390 |
School budget is up for review Tuesday, May 4 |
Prior posts
a. Gary Premo - MECC Directorb. Chief TJ Lynch - Franklin Police Chiefc. Chief Jim McLaughlin - Franklin Fire Department
The Finance Committee Agenda includes an update from the MECC |
screen capture during the SAFE Coalition presentation |
Effective at 10am this morning, 911 and dispatch operations for the Franklin Police and Franklin Fire department will switch to the MECC. While this is a monumental change, residents of the Community should not see tremendous impact.— Franklin Police (@franklinpolice) May 9, 2019
Residents will still call the same telephone numbers, and if they visit the Police Station during most hours will be greeted by a police officer.— Franklin Police (@franklinpolice) May 9, 2019
In the event the Station has to be left unattended, there is an intercom system in the lobby of the building that will connect directly to the MECC where a dispatcher will be able to talk to them, and help.— Franklin Police (@franklinpolice) May 9, 2019
As with any change, there may be bumps in the road. The Franklin Police Department is committed to continue to provide the highest level of service to the community. We appreciate your patience if you experience any disruption during the learning phase of this ambitious plan.— Franklin Police (@franklinpolice) May 9, 2019
Metacomet Emergency Communications Center (Facebook photo) |
Facebook photo for MECC https://www.facebook.com/meccdispatch/?nr |
"Fifty years ago today, the first 9-1-1 call was made, and the emergency system became the foundation for first-responders.
Since that first call made on Feb. 16, 1968 in Haleyville, Alabama, the 9-1-1 system has evolved and has become much more than just a centralized number for emergency calls.
“Telecommunicators, 9-1-1 dispatchers, are essentially the first first-responders,” said Chris Campbell, president of the Massachusetts Communications Supervisors Association and director of communications in Seekonk.
“They handle the calls from the inception until first responders arrive, and in some instances they stay on the line throughout the whole incident,” he said."
Metacomet Emergency Communications Center |
Facebook photo for MECC |