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Jersey Village approves outsourcing fire/EMS dispatch to TECC, reallocates budget
Summary
City council unanimously approved a contract and budget transfer to send fire/EMS dispatch to Texas Emergency Communications Center and to let local dispatch focus on police calls; implementation expected in 2–3 months.
The Jersey Village City Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Jan. 13 to transfer up to $78,706 within the fiscal‑year 2025 budget and to authorize the city manager to execute documents with the Texas Emergency Communications Center (TECC) to provide fire and EMS dispatching.
Fire Chief Mark Bitz told the council ongoing operational problems — including misdirected calls and…
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