Welcome back to GovCon Unscripted! I’m your host, Chelsea Meggitt, and in this episode, I sit down with Barry Furey, a public safety expert and 911 consultant with over 55 years of experience in emergency response and public safety communications.

We explore:

🚨 How different government agencies manage 911 services and emergency response.

🔑 Why staffing shortages are the biggest crisis facing 911 centers today.

📡 How new technologies—like video calls and text-to-911—impact public safety.

If you want to understand the evolving landscape of 911 services and how innovation is shaping the future of emergency response, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

[00:00] - Chelsea introduces Barry Furey and his extensive experience in 911 operations.

[03:30] - The biggest challenges in modernizing 911 services.

[07:45] - How different agencies coordinate emergency response.

[12:15] - Why staffing shortages are delaying emergency call responses.

[18:30] - The impact of video calls, AI, and text-to-911 technology.

[23:00] - How technology professionals can transition into public safety roles.

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• Public Safety Resources & 911 Training Programs