| Information: |
| A. |
The
Liberal/Seward County Emergency Communications Center receives
emergency and non-emergency calls for service and dispatches
for all of the emergency services in Liberal and Seward County,
Kansas. |
| B.
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The
Liberal/Seward County Emergency Communications Center is the
PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point) for Liberal and Seward
County answering all 911 calls. The Center is located at the
Sheriff's Office. There are five (5) 911 lines and 15 other
non-emergency administrative lines that are answered by communications
staff. |
| C. |
The
Liberal/Seward County Emergency Communications Center is staffed
by a director and nine (9) telecommunicators running three,
eight hour shifts a day. |
| D.
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The
Liberal/Seward County Emergency Communications Center is jointly
funded by the City of Liberal and Seward County and is governed
by a seven (7)-member board. The Board is responsible for
determining operational policies and procedures of the Department.
Annually the Board, along with the Director, develops the
budget and recommends the same to the City Manager and County
Administrator who then presents it to the City and County
Commissions for approval. The Board consists of the following
department heads of the City and County: |
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i.
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City of Liberal
Police Chief
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ii. |
City
of Liberal Fire Chief |
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iii. |
City
of Liberal Transportation Superintendent |
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iv. |
Seward
County Sheriff |
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v. |
Seward
County Fire Chief |
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vi. |
Seward
County EMS Director |
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vii. |
Seward
County Emergency Management Director |
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