New Hilo emergency call center unifies police and fire dispatch

New Hilo emergency call center unifies police and fire dispatch

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The County of Hawaii has officially opened its new Emergency Call Center in Hilo. Maui DWS issues Stage 1 water shortage for Upcountry areas Located on Mohouli Street, the center will serve as a unified dispatch hub for both the police and fire departments. “This is a major step forward in improving public safety,” said Mayor Kimo Alameda during a blessing and dedication ceremony on Monday. “This facility allows our Pol…

New Fire Control Centre to boost local emergency response

Image: Adwo/stock.adobe.com  Site designs are now being finalised for the Hawkesbury Fire Control Centre, after the NSW Government and Hawkesbury Council worked together to secure a location.   New South Wales Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, and Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman, visited the site of the new facility, to be built at the corner of Kurmond and McKinnons Roads in Wilberforce.  The new NSW Rural Fire Service F…