spot_img
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
spot_img

Smiths Falls received funds for transitioning to NG-9-1-1

spot_img

During the Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls on Monday night, Chief Administrative Officer Malcolm Morris discussed the future of 9-1-1 services with council.

NG-9-1-1, which stands for Next Generation 911, is the name given for the expanding digital emergency services being implemented across Canada. 

“In the past,” Morris explained, “9-1-1 was based on people using landlines that could be located via address.” With the proliferation of cell phones, it is increasingly difficult, especially if caller is in distress and unable to speak or identify their location, for dispatch to identify callers’ locations. 

The federal government has earmarked $208 million to help municipalities transition to NG9-1-1 technology.

“We applied for funding and were successful,” Morris said, referring to both the fire department and police services. 

The town received word of their successful application at the beginning of March. As part of the aggressive implementation timeline, the funds are required to be spent by the end of March. 

“This is good news. There is a lot of work to be done by the end of the month,” Morris stated.

NG-9-1-1 will be implemented across the country by March 2025.

On their website, the CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission) is careful to explain that landline phone calls will continue to be received by emergency services, and there is nothing different required of callers in the new system. NG-9-1-1 will allow videos and location pins to be sent and received by emergency services to enable more complete and timely help.

Article by Janelle Labelle

spot_img
spot_img

Hot this week

Police search underway after breach of intermittent sentence in Smiths Falls

Smiths Falls Police issue warrant for 40-year-old male after...

Smiths Falls Police address crash, bar incident and youth assault in series of responses

SUBMITTED No injuries after collision with hydro pole. Driver facing...

String of arrests keeps Smiths Falls Police busy with violence, weapons, and impaired charges

Intimate partner violence leads to arrest On August 26th, 2025...

King Charles III Coronation Medal recognizes exceptional Canadians

LAURIE WEIR In a special ceremony hosted by Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston MP...

Smiths Falls History & Mystery: Farmer grocer solider reeve

Ambrose Halladay moved into the Keyhole House in Smiths...
spot_img

Stop-gap or overhaul? Rideau Lakes council faces tough building decision

Chantry Municipal Office slated for roof repairs with long-term...

Police search underway after breach of intermittent sentence in Smiths Falls

Smiths Falls Police issue warrant for 40-year-old male after...

Carleton Place gears up for powerful Take Back the Night march Sept. 18

Interval House offers bus ride to Ottawa for Take...

Carleton Place reviews development fees to boost housing incentives

Carleton Place development fees under review to support housing...

OPP Community Street Crime Unit seizes firearm and illegal drugs

NORTH GRENVILLE - An Ottawa resident faces charges in...

Smiths Falls arena reopens this afternoon

Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre reopens after water damage Smiths...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_img