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Cable Override
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Posted 5 months ago My dept recently had a large incident involving a large gas leak. We had to evacuate residents and had lots of people getting sick. This is the first time I heard of this but the chief asked our dispatch if they were capable of doing a cable override. Apperantly our dispatch has a device that takes over cable televison and radio stations and delivers a message to residents warning them about the incident. Like I said, I've never heard of this before and I was wondering if someone could better explain and if they also have this feature? "Hell, these are Marines. Men like them held Guadalcanal and took Iwo Jima. Bagdad ain't shit." "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." United States Marine Corps |
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| Posted 5 months ago I've never heard of a 911 center having control over that. And I really don't see how they could. The actual station or cable company would do that. Reverse 911 is the system a 911 center shoud have to send out important messages like that one. |
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| Posted 5 months ago I really don't know how it worked but i found out that there is a thing where dispatchers can type in a message and people who have city cable tv can read the prompt at the bottom of the screen. Like I said I have no clue how this works. "Hell, these are Marines. Men like them held Guadalcanal and took Iwo Jima. Bagdad ain't shit." "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." United States Marine Corps |
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| Posted 5 months ago That sounds a bit like the digital cable, and how my cable box will tell me I have a message. Can't imagine yo uwould get a whole lot of response with that during certain times, but it could be a good feature to have with the amnt of time people are spending in front of the TV now. |
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| Posted 5 months ago I would really like to learn the logistics behind this......I can see how it could be a HUGE benefit to notify the community in the event of a natural disaster, etc. I live about 300 yards from a tornado siren, but my house is so well insulated, it is barely audible. Insulation and construction techniques have sound-proofed houses so well that traditional notification systems may not be as effective (sirens, PA's, etc). This is an interesting concept I would love to learn more about. Ross Caston
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| Posted 5 months ago Cable Over Ride works on a similar principle as the EAS or Emergency Alert System. Through the use of an interrupt device or a ticker bar Emergency Management Officials have the ability to break into local television signals to provide important information. Also, through agreements with radio stations it is possible to be put on the air with either a remote broadcast transceiver or via a telephone line. Here in the City of Denton we have several options available including: Cable Override, Break In Radio, Code Red (reverse 911 system), Websites, and access of an EAS to use the NOAA All Hazards Radios. Your 911 center probably doesn't have the equipment but, the Emergency Manager most likely has access to it. There are several solutions available but, if you have any specific questions let me know. I will do my best to explain them. PS> Sorry I didn't see this post earlier due to all the Off Topic Garbage. Eric M. Gildersleeve
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| Posted 5 months ago Thank you so much for all of your input. During this certain situation, Dispatch was able to send messages over the radio but it was certain radio stations that it went over. i just thought it was fascinating to see how Dispatch had messages on the bottom of television screens and also on the radio. i didn't realize that our central dispatch was capable of such. We are encouraged to visit our dispatchers and see how they operate but they don't allow us in there anymore unless you are police officer and have papers to get in. I can understand the reasoning behind it though. "Hell, these are Marines. Men like them held Guadalcanal and took Iwo Jima. Bagdad ain't shit." "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." United States Marine Corps |
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| Posted 5 months ago I understand the reasoning behind limiting access to the dispatch center, but at teh same time, on some ofthe really busy days I think it would be awesome to stop by and see how they handle the volume, and coordinate such chaos, making sure every part of town has coverage of some kind, and coordinating with the neighboring departments for coverage as well as handling their own runs. |
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| Posted 5 months ago Our center is always lokced down as well, but our officers and firefighters can always schedule a sit-a-long, this is done frequently when they hire new people as part of their FTO. |
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| Posted 5 months ago Albany Ga has a "code red" system. When a disaster strikes or warning are given, they call you at whatever number you list. It give a brief statement of the warning, etc. It is an automated system and you have to subcribe and pay a monthly fee. Reports from the last incident say that it is a very effective system. Albany's entire system crashed,even the backup generators(scary) but the code red system worked fine. I don't know the cost or who runs it. You can google Albany, GA to find out. Their website should tell you more. |
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| Posted 4 months ago Thats cool there we. i would liek some info on That!!!!! We set off sirens!! |
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| Posted 4 months ago Black_Fire says ...
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| Posted 4 months ago Took me a minute to find what you were saying. CodeRED and CodeRED Weather Warn are actually operated in Missouri I believe. They make all the calls using VoIP phone systems. So, as long as you have phone service then you can receive the call. This would also be a good reason to get your Amateur Radio (Ham) License! We can still communicate when everything else dies! Eric M. Gildersleeve
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| Posted 3 months ago Never heard of that. Would be a great idea but what about the people who don't have cable? Or they have satelite? Hmmm... |
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| Posted 3 months ago Well for people who have regular TV, local news channels willl enterupt what on and inform everyone of whats going on. I'm not sure with satelite, but I'm there is a system for that. "Hell, these are Marines. Men like them held Guadalcanal and took Iwo Jima. Bagdad ain't shit." "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." United States Marine Corps |
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| Posted about 1 month ago How would this tie in with sattelite service? |
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| Posted about 1 month ago Cable override will not tie into Satellite, Terrestrial HD/Analog TV, or Internet based TV. It only is designed for Cable Systems where you have a targed audience. It may be possible through partnerships with local news stations to put data out on other systems but, it will be limited to specific channels only. Get a grant for NOAA All Hazard Radios target the entire population that has a Weather Radio and then you can send out a specific message using an EAS Encrypter. Eric M. Gildersleeve
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| Posted about 1 month ago Thanks for the info. |
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| Posted about 1 month ago Hmmm...never heard of anything like this.......interesting...thanks for the info! |