New River Valley Emergency Communications Regional Authority

The board meeting included a review of the Secretary/Treasurer's budget report regarding revenues and expenditures and a presentation of the Executive Director's report. Performance statistics for the 911 center were reviewed, and it was decided that monthly Class of Service reports are no longer required. The board discussed the proposed fiscal year 2026/2027 budget, specifically focusing on the potential inclusion of retiree benefits, eligibility requirements, and policy development. Additionally, a public reminder was provided regarding the upcoming National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

The board meeting covered several key items, including a review of budget reports for revenues and expenditures and an presentation of the Executive Director's report. Performance statistics for the 911 service were reviewed. Discussions included an update on site visits to other jurisdictions to evaluate dispatch and fire operations in preparation for a new radio system. Additionally, the board addressed challenges regarding discrepancies in calls for service statistics and the need to standardize reporting metrics among agencies.

The agenda includes a review of the Secretary/Treasurer's budget report, the presentation of the Director's report, and an analysis of performance statistics for the emergency communications center. Key discussion items involve the finalization of the fiscal year 2026/2027 budget under old business, followed by new business, public comments, and board member comments.

The committee meeting covered updates on the Radio System Project, noting that the DDR is expected to be finalized by late February and planning for the establishment of a Radio System Subcommittee. Discussions also included summaries of recent 911 center tours, highlighting dispatch operations, software integrations like CrewForce, and the benefits of a fire/EMS presence in dispatch. Additionally, the committee addressed radio transmission issues at a local high school, noting that equipment for signal improvement is awaiting installation and a BDA is planned for a long-term solution, alongside discussions regarding the potential inclusion of schools in the new radio system scope.

The committee meeting agenda includes an update on the Radio Project and discussions regarding the Radio System Subcommittee. New business items cover the establishment of Fire and EMS procedures for motor vehicle collisions and structure fires, the implementation of CrewForce software, the creation of a 'Mobile Alarm' call type, the utilization of TLO software, and a review of the Panic and Other Alarm policy.