2009 News

Disaster drill helps coordinate Blount emergency personnel
8-16-09
This story is about a Local Emergency Planning Committee Drill completed by members of numerous local emergency agencies Saturday at DENSO in Maryville
Blount 9-1-1 receives highly honored accreditation
8-6-09
The Blount County Communications Center complied with 218 standards and has now received the highly-honored accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA).
Dispatcher/firefighter saves family from fire
7-6-09
A dispatcher, who is also a volunteer firefighter, saved a neighbor's home on Sunday from catching fire after a blaze ignited on their porch.
Blount anchors E911 webinar; panel to discuss domestic violence calls before national audience
5-11-09
Blount County's E911 dispatchers get regular training on handling domestic violence calls, but Thursday's training session promises to be unique.
New E-911 building to cost less than expected
5-1-09
The new E-911 facility will cost less than projected with local firms comprising about half of the subcontractors and vendors. Here's a rundown.
Blount County 9-1-1 seeks accreditation
4-20-09
A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA) will arrive Saturday to examine all aspects of the Blount County Communications Center's policies and procedures, management, operations and support services.
'If I panic, he doesn't live;' E-911 dispatcher's calm instructions help save life
4-19-09
Several Blount County dispatchers received awards for the service they provide to the community. One was a lifesaver.
ALDI discount food stores buys 9-1-1 Communications property on Louisville Road
4-16-09
ALDI discount food stores has purchased the 9-1-1 Communications property on Louisville Road for $1.55 million. The dispatch center has six months to vacate after the closing date of the sale.
Location, location, location: Cell phone users advised to give 9-1-1 operators their location first
4-16-09
Can 9-1-1 find you if you call about an emergency using a cell phone? Maybe not, but here's what you can do about it.
Job shadowing; Students get look at work world
3-5-09
Students from Heritage Middle School and Alcoa High School recently spent the day pursuing possible careers or just learning about what goes on behind the scenes in the work world.
Hickory to manage construction of 911 center
1-14-09
The Blount County Emergency Communications E-911 Board of Directors voted Tuesday to put Hickory Construction of Alcoa in charge of construction of the new Blount County Communications Center.