2010 News

September 15, 2010

County Emergency Communications to Offer “Citizens’ Academy for
9-1-1” Program October 23

September is National Preparedness Month and the Board of Bucks County Commissioners encourages all residents and their families to prepare themselves in the face of a natural disaster or medical emergency.  The County of Bucks participates in Ready Region, an ongoing, five-county southeastern Pennsylvania public education campaign designed to raise awareness of the significance of preparedness. There are a few simple but significant steps everyone can take should we need to be in our homes for a prolonged period of time – which include “Get A Kit,” “Make a Plan,” “Be Informed,” and “Get Involved.  Residents can also stay informed by signing up for local emergency alerts at http://www.readynotifypa.org.

Doing its part to educate county citizens, Bucks County Emergency Communications will hold a 9-1-1 academic program on Saturday, October 23, 2010.  “Citizens’ Academy for 9-1-1” will provide Bucks County citizens with an overview of the county 9-1-1 emergency communications system, how dispatchers interact with the public, emergency responders and each other during the course of a call to the emergency communications center.  The eight-hour session will be conducted at the Bucks County Emergency Services Complex at 911 Freedom Way, Ivyland, PA.

An on-line application is available on the Emergency Communications website for those interested in participating: http://www.buckscounty.org/government/departments/EmergencyServices/EmergencyCommunications/
Training.aspx.  Individuals can fax the completed form to 267-885-1322. 
Due to the secure and confidential environment of emergency communications each applicant will be required to comply with the terms and conditions of the Citizens’ Academy for 9-1-1 program as well as being screened for criminal background prior to acceptance into the program.  For additional information, please contact the County of Bucks Public Education Supervisor, Chuck Axt, at 215-328-5155 or at chaxt@co.bucks.pa.us.