By BERNIE MEEHAN Senior Correspondent

1st Responder Network

Prospect, CT - On July 11th the Northwest Public Safety Communication Center (also known as Northwest CMED) held an open house at their facility in Prospect, CT. Excecutive Director Susan Webster and her staff hosted the event, inviting all the emergency service organizations that the center serves. A large tent was set up in the parking lot, where tables and chairs were set up for the attendees to enjoy some snacks and refreshments. NWPSCC Dispatcher Keith Griffin acted as Executive Chef, overseeing the food service preparation and presentation. Meanwhile inside the dispatch center, Communications Manager Steve Savage provided tours of the recently updated communications center, showcasing their state of the art capability.

The event was well attended by various personnel from the region, and attendees were provided with some souvenirs by Director Webster.
Northwest Public Safety Communications Center serves nine towns as the Primary 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) as well as the EMS CMED radio needs of twenty-two Western Connecticut communities.

By Capt. Bernie Meehan, Jr.
Northwest Public Safety Communications Center In Prospect CT

By Capt. Bernie Meehan, Jr.
Dispatcher Peter Miller shows the panel to Roxbury EMS personnel

By Capt. Bernie Meehan, Jr.
Dispatch CRT Console