Reverse 911 & Guardian Calling (11/16/2006)
Bristol
Tennessee 911 announced on Thursday, November 16, 2006 that Reverse 911 and Guardian Calling services have been
implemented in the City of Bristol Tennessee. These systems will allow the 911 Center to provide better emergency
notifications and check the welfare of citizens of Bristol who are home bound, medically or physically challenged, or
who are in high-risk situations on a regular basis.
Reverse 911 is a patented notification system
manufactured by Sigma Communications. This interactive community notification system is used effectively in thousands
of communities to dramatically improve the lines of communication to the general population and targeted groups of citizens.
The system will provide the community with timely and immediate notification of crucial information in times of crisis and
emergencies such as natural disasters, missing children, and criminal activity.
What is Guardian Calling?
An
automated system that allows the 911 Center to check the welfare of senior citizens, home bound individuals, person with major
health issues or disabilities, those in high risk situations, and others by scheduling automatic "check the welfare"
calls.
The "check the welfare" calls are sent on pre-defined days and times to individuals or businesses
to check on the recipients and receive feedback. If the recipient does not respond properly, the system will notify
concerned parties that a follow up is required. These calls can be sent by voice or TDD/TTY.
How can I or
a loved one be included in the Guardian Calling?
Click on the link below!
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On April 29, 2009, our center was reconfigured and new dispatch console furniture was
installed. This furniture was purchased through the bidding process from Russ Bassett Corporation in California.
The Communications Center was reconfigured into an oval shape to better facilitate communications among the dispatchers.
The entire staff wishes to thank the Bristol Tennessee 911 Board for the purchase and installation of this new furniture.
Our 911 Board is very proactive and works continuously to ensure our 911 Center facility and equipment are kept up to date
and always state of the art and that our dispatchers receive high quality training on a regular, continuing basis. Our
goal is to serve our community by providing the best possible emergency service in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
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Chief Wade and Mrs. Barbour
Chief Wade and the Barbour Family
In
Honor of Earl Barbour On
July 15, 2009, the Bristol Tennessee Emergency Communications District Board of Directors presented Mrs. Earl Barbour and
her family with a plaque honoring her husband, Earl Barbour, for his 14 years service to this Board. Mr. Barbour had
been an original Board member when the Board was put into operation in May 1994. Mr. Barbour resigned from the Board
in the spring of 2008 due to health reasons. Mr. Barbour went to be with the Lord during the summer of 2008.
Mr. Barbour was a wonderful individual who believed in the goals of this Board and the mission of our 911 system. He
was a man dedicated to his wife, his children and his grandchildren. He was respected by all who knew him and he is
missed.
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Current Employment Openings
We currently have no openings in the Communications Center.
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