Public Safety Committee backs pursuing standalone CAD for fire, EMS and EMA with $450,000 initial cost

Jul 28, 2026

The Rutherford County Public Safety Committee voted to forward a positive recommendation on procuring a standalone cloud-based computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system tailored for fire, EMS and emergency management, citing interoperability and improved incident information; staff estimated a $450,000 first-year cost and $250,000 annual ongoing expense.

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The Rutherford County Public Safety Committee voted July 27 to send a positive recommendation to the county budget office and full commission to pursue a standalone, cloud-based computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system for fire, EMS and emergency management.

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