Local fire chiefs urge clearer plan and oversight for county dispatch upgrade

Jul 28, 2026

Scioto Township and Harrison Township fire leaders told commissioners the ID Networks dispatch project lacks clarity about dispatch operations; they proposed a dispatch oversight committee including all system users to ensure broader input.

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Spencer Bennett of Scioto Township Fire, joined by fire chiefs from Harrison and Scioto townships, told commissioners at the July 28 meeting that the ID Networks project remains unclear in focus and progress. Bennett said much of prior discussion centered on the Sheriff’s Office reporting system while information about dispatch operations — which the fire departments rely on — has been limited.

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