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The FirstTech team has developed a faster paging system for emergency responders that has become a national model.

The new program offers an advanced curriculum for high school graduates and those seeking a new career, as well as skills enhancements for current 911 professionals.

In November 2017, North Carolina became one of the first states to connect to FirstNet. Over five years later it has become critical in maintaining communication for first responders during disasters and other large-scale events.

The N.C. 911 Board is honoring 911 telecommunicators throughout North Carolina for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. These 911 telecommunicators play an essential role as part of the public safety network.

NCDIT's FirstTech team is marking five years of voluntarily participating in the federal FirstNet broadband network. The team enables first responders across the nation to maintain contact when other communication systems fail during disasters and other large-scale events.

NCDIT recognizes the telecommunicators working in 911 centers across North Carolina during First Responder Appreciation month.

N.C. 911 Board members were praised for their work during Hurricane Florence and for keeping statewide 911 centers equipped with resources to serve citizens.

Eric Boyette, secretary of NCDIT and chair of the state’s N.C. 911 Board, helped Richmond County open its new 911 center.

The new technology will give the state the ability to connect all 127 911 centers through internet-based routing services.