Ep. 118 - 2-1-1 WAS RIGHT THERE!

Welcome back to Frown Town! This week, Vee and J talk about the 911 emergency service, who regulates it, and how it's federally legislated. 

Special thank you to FCON for loaning us their song Liquid Fury! - https://fcon206.bandcamp.com/album/fcon

Relevant Links:

H.R.438 - Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 - https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-bill/438/text

911 and E911 Services - https://www.fcc.gov/general/9-1-1-and-e9-1-1-services

2021 Florida 911 Statutes - http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0401/Sections/0401.465.html

911 Emergency Dispatcher Requirements in Washington - https://www.healthcarepathway.com/become-a-dispatcher/washington-911-dispatcher/

2021 Pennsylvania General Assembly Title 35 - https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=35&div=0&chpt=53

Buffalo 911 dispatcher fired after mishandling call during supermarket shooting - https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/03/us/buffalo-dispatcher-fired-after-mishandling-911-call/index.html

What is a PSAP - https://www.bandwidth.com/glossary/public-safety-answering-point-psap/#:~:text=PSAPs%20(Public%20Safety%20Answering%20Points,phone%20calls%20and%20dispatching%20appropriately.