Police, fire radio system overhaul complete in ottawa county. Smith says that while the frequency of calls varies with the weather, they average about 120,000 calls a year. Apply to dispatcher, service dispatcher, equipment operator and more. West olive, mi ottawa county has switched to a new, more powerful communications system for all police and fire agencies in the county.
Dispatch supervisor at ottawa county central dispatch authority zeeland. The county treasurer is a member of the county elections commission, county plat board, county tax allocation board, county apportionment commission, ottawa county economic development corporation, ottawa county michigan insurance authority, technology advisory group and chair of ottawa county land bank authority. Ottawa county central dispatch authority west olive. Central dispatch is staffed 24 hours a day with communication specialists and supervisors to ensure that calls are handled with urgency, and ensure the proper agency responds as quickly as possible. About ottawa county the ottawa county central dispatch authority is the communications center between the citizens, visitors and public safety agencies of ottawa county and provides an e. Ottawa county, miottawa countys first responders, law enforcement and other public safety officials are celebrating the installation and rollout. Courtesy ottawa county central dispatch ottawa county, mi starting friday, feb. The ottawa county central dispatch authority is always on the line. Using a uniden sds200 with a roof mount directional antenna at 20 aimed at the allendale tower site. We will achieve this vision by collaborating with our communities to identify and solve public safety problems and improve the quality of life in ottawa county.
Tammy smith dispatch supervisor ottawa county central. To sign up for updates or to access your subscriber preferences, please enter your contact information below. Retiring ottawa county dispatch executive director. In this video, tammy smith, dispatch supervisor for ottawa county central dispatch in west olive, michigan, discusses her agencys experience with. Welcome to ingham county 911 central dispatch center. The lake county central dispatch center is the public safety answering point for citizens. Ottawa county was established in 1866 deriving its name from the indians that were native to the region. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, weight and height. Located along us81 six miles north of i70 in north central region of kansas, ottawa county consists of 720 square miles. Ottawa county sheriff incident response ottawa county gis. Ottawa county central dispatch authority west olive, michigan. Ottawa county central dispatch authority reported april 29 that the. What we do the 66 employees at the ingham county 911 central dispatch center provide direct access to public safety during an emergency for county residents and visitors. Ottawa county central dispatch authority ottawa county, mi request record 1 filed 1 completed appeals none allowed response time 5 days average response time 69 days success rate 100.
The amount of all ottawa county farmland for sale was around 2,000 acres. Michigans public safety communications system mpscs project 25 phase i. Ottawa county central dispatch celebrates 50 years news. Ottawa county is michigans 17th biggest county 1,631 square miles. Our staff works 24 7, 365 days a year to take calls and connect the public to police, fire, and or emergency medical services ems as quickly as possible. Ottawa county dispatch told news 8 that the crash was between an apartment complex shuttle bus and a car. Ottawa county is in the west central region region of the state. County of ottawa 12220 fillmore st, west olive, mi 49460.
West olive, mi ottawa county has switched to a new, more powerful. Ottawa county, mich grand haven tribune an investigation by the ottawa county central dispatch authority has found that a dispatcher incorrectly handled a 911 call prior to. Michigan s public safety communications system mpscs project 25 phase i. The kent county communications center, along with the grand rapids communications center, serves under the direction of the kent county dispatch authority kcda. The ottawa county sheriffs office envisions a safe, secure community where the rights, history and culture of each citizen is valued. Mi county gets gold standard of public safety radio.
Ottawa county sheriffs office 911 dispatch center ottawa county detention facility 315 madison street port clinton, ohio 43452 24 hrsday, 7 daysweek phone. Ottawa county central dispatch authority officials. A significant software update to the emergency dispatch system created glitches that officials have been working to fix. The system has been integrated with the michigan public safety. The ottawa county sheriffs office said deputies were called around 1.
Ottawa countys upgraded public safety radio system is now operational emergency responders are now using a stronger, more effective radio system in ottawa county. Human resources county services building 3283 122nd ave. Ottawa county has a population of 6,177 based upon the 2003 census estimate. February2019 all public safety transitioning to use mpscs. To report extreme after hoursholiday water system emergencies only. Ottawa county michigan live audio feeds broadcastify. Animal related issues call central dispatch, 616 738. This includes michigan state police, ottawa county, allegan county, ionia county, and newaygo county. A complete list of all known radio communications data for ottawa county, michigan mi all identified frequencies in ottawa county, michigan mi login register mobile help. Thursday to the staybridge suites on james street near us31 in holland township for a wellbeing check of a 52year.
Ottawa countys public safety radio system up and running wzzm. In incidents involving these agencies, kent county dispatchers use telephones to communicate with other dispatch agencies, then the dispatchers communicate to. The dispatch site was initially located in the basement of the grand haven department of public safety building, with a backup center at the. The ottawa county central dispatch authority occda announced wednesday, april 29, the completion of its 800 mhz public safety radio system. Ottawa county central dispatch authority, west olive, michigan. As of the united states 2010 census, the population was 263,801. In an effort to preserve and protect the safety and security of our residents, our center provides courteous and professional dispatching service to thirtyeight police and fire agencies within kent county.
View tammy smiths profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. There were reports of injuries, but extent of those injuries is. Ottawa county, mi land for sale 416 listings land and farm. Southwest michigan counties fire monitors fire dispatch for allegan, berrien, ottawa, and van buren counties.
Ottawa county central dispatch authority community non. Ottawa county, michigan mi scanner frequencies and radio. The ottawa county central dispatch authority occda announced. Learn about ottawa county central dispatch authority, community nonprofit government in west olive, michigan. Ottawa county central dispatch 911 service which provides a single point of contact for all police, fire and medical emergencies occurring in ottawa county and the entire city of holland. Police, fire radio system overhaul complete in ottawa county mlive. With this in mind, we are pleased to support the smart911 program launched by central dispatch. Ottawa county central dispatch west olive, mi case study. Ottawa county dispatcher mishandled 911 call about murder.
Its called the ottawa county 800mhz system is now fully operational and now being. Monitors fire dispatch for allegan, berrien, ottawa, and van buren counties. All identified frequencies in ottawa county, michigan mi. The ottawa county sheriff s office, in conjunction with the ottawa county central dispatch authority, is committed to your safety. The ottawa county central dispatch authority is committed to providing one point of contact for all emergency situations in ottawa county.