from the state 911 newsletter for may 2026 - lots going on - https://www.mass.gov/doc/to-view-the-newsletter-please-click-here-18/download
Recent regionalization activity includes: May 19, 2026: Boxford joined North Shore Regional 911 Center. April 15, 2026: Quincy and Milton signed an IMA to create a RECC in Quincy. April 15, 2026: Hamilton joined North Shore Regional 911 Center. April 2026: South Hadley signed an IMA to join Westfield RECC. Please Note: The Mobile PSAP will be deployed for FIFA from June 1, 2026 - July 15, 2026 and will not be available to attend other events during that time. Our team is still available to attend your events and provide your communities with information and resources on Silent Call Procedure, and Text-to-911 and MassEDP. On May 21, 2026, the State 911 Department officially opened our new training facility in Billerica. Students from Northern Middlesex Regional Communications Center (NMRECC), Hanscom Air Force Base, Lawrence Police Department, Everett Police Department, and Maynard Police Department were the first to receive their NG9-1-1 certifications at the new facility. Follow our training calendar at www.mass.gov/e911 for upcoming classes. per photo - looks like they have 1 large room with approx. 8 work stations that have 2 large flat screens each Dispatcher Stephanie Dvareckas of the Oxford Dispatch Center was recently awarded the EMS Communications Specialist Award by the Central Massachusetts Emergency Medical System Corporation. Dispatcher Dvareckas has dedicated 10 years to the Town of Oxford as a dispatcher. Prior to that she served the community as a call firefighter and call EMT, which gives her a unique and valuable perspective in emergency communications. Dispatcher Dvareckas is a valued member of the Oxford Communications Team. Thank you for your dedicated service to 9-1-1, and congratulations on this well deserved award! On April 20, 2026, during the Boston Marathon, the Newton Police Department Dispatch Center received a call reporting a structure fire within the city. Tragically, the residence belonged to one of the on-duty dispatchers and his family, who suffered the devastating loss of their home and personal belongings. Amid an exceptionally demanding operational day, the members of the dispatch center demonstrated extraordinary compassion, unity, and selflessness. ... Without hesitation, the entire team came together to support their coworker and his fiancée, collecting funds and ensuring they had immediate access to essential clothing, necessities, and critical support during an unimaginable time of loss. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "massfire" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/massfire/CAFXWwKYVm2%3DcR5Wb2u4a-JvcEcNjQK2AbL1dpMneFtYKfOGM1g%40mail.gmail.com.
