``When the Pentagon dials 911, Arlington County answers.''
In May 2o08, Arlington County opened a new Emergency Communications Center for the fire and police departments.
New digital radio system
Arlington is the first jurisdiction in the region to install a digital radio system that adheres to Project 25, a new national standard of public safety interoperability. The new system will enable Arlington’s first responders to better communicate with our regional partners. More 9-1-1 lines – Tripled the number of 9-1-1 lines from 16 to 48 to increase call capacity. Also includes dedicated lines for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls.
Digital Monitors
14 digital monitors enable ECC to monitor numerous video and data systems, including traffic and security cameras, mapping, and real-time status of utility outages; such inputs are essential for emergency management.
Enhanced emergency management
Arlington ECC is the first in the region to train all its ECC supervisors as sworn emergency managers.
Watch Desk
Monitors incidents and activate emergency protocols for events such as winter storms; major power outages; events with substantial first responder presence. Watch Desk Officers also activate the outdoor warning system and 1700AM Arlington emergency radio. Improved work conditions – Created a more comfortable environment to maximize productivity.
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- FIRE/EMS COMMUNICATIONS: 800 Mhz trunked
