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County, city and vendors discuss need for new radios so emergency teams can communicate
Summary
Vernon County officials met with Nevada city leaders and vendors to discuss replacing radios and repeaters so emergency departments can talk to one another; emergency management and fire chief participated by phone.
County officials and city representatives held a meeting on Dec. 11 to discuss the need for new radios and repeaters to enable interoperable communications across emergency departments. Participants included Gary Edwards (City Manager, City of Nevada), Mayor George Knox, Nevada Police Department representative Josh Westerhold and vendor Shane Balk of Inetvisions, LLC; Derik White, the county Emergency Management Officer, and Taylor McKlintic, Nevada Fire Chief, joined by telephone.
The group discussed gaps in existing radio coverage and the need for new equipment so responders can communicate successfully when responding to emergencies. The minutes record the meeting and participants but do not show a specific procurement decision or vote during the session.
