Washington County Emergency Communications District E9-1-1

Wednesday
March 10,2010

		The Washington County Emergency Communications District has supplied Enhanced 9-1-1 and public safety dispatch services to the 117,000+ residents of Washington County (including the incorporated areas of Johnson City and Jonesborough) since November 1988. Washington County is located in Northeast Tennessee, approximately 30 miles from Virgina and North Carolina. Washington County Emergency Communications District is a consolidated Public Safety Answering Point(PSAP) and Dispatch Center. We are responsible for answering all 9-1-1 calls in Washington County, and dispatching the Johnson City Police Department, Johnson City Fire Department, Washington County Sheriff's Department, Johnson City/Washington County EMS, Volunteer Fire Departments, and First Responder Agencies.

The Washington County Emergency Communications District has supplied Enhanced 9-1-1 and public safety dispatch services to the 117,000+ residents of Washington County (including the incorporated areas of Johnson City and Jonesborough) since November 1988. Washington County is located in Northeast Tennessee, approximately 30 miles from Virgina and North Carolina.

Washington County Emergency Communications District is a consolidated Public Safety Answering Point(PSAP) and Dispatch Center. We are responsible for answering all 9-1-1 calls in Washington County, and dispatching the Johnson City Police Department, Johnson City Fire Department, Washington County Sheriff's Department, Johnson City/Washington County EMS, Volunteer Fire Departments, and First Responder Agencies.

A message from the Director

Hello Everyone! It has been awhile since my last update. We have been busy with the radio cutover and end/beginning of the year activities. I am glad to report the radio cutover went well and we are on the new city's digital system. The new system has increased coverage for the areas around Johnson City and especially into areas of Washington County. We are pleased with the progress and success of the new radio system and hope that it will help us to serve you. Thank You and have a wonderful day.