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Wyckoff, Midland Park added to Bergen 911 dispatch system

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Wyckoff, Midland Park added to Bergen 911 dispatch system

DECEMBER 15, 2014, 9:43 PM    LAST UPDATED: MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014, 9:44 PM
BY JOHN C. ENSSLIN
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD

The Bergen County Freeholders agreed Monday to add Wyckoff and Midland Park to the county’s 911 emergency dispatch system, bringing the total number of towns served by the system to 23.

The board unanimously approved both contracts but only after several freeholders complained that the resolution had been presented with some urgency and at the last minute.

Capt. Mark Lepinski, communications director with the County Police, said any delay could result in the two towns not having dispatch service effective Jan. 1.

Lepinski urged the freeholders not to delay their vote, noting that the county has to hire new dispatchers and the towns need to purchase equipment for the county to provide the service by Jan. 1.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/wyckoff-midland-park-added-to-bergen-911-dispatch-system-1.1154885

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Employment Opportunity – NWBCD Center Director

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Employment Opportunity – NWBCD Center Director

The Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch, located in Ridgewood, NJ, is searching for a Dispatch Center Director. This individual will manage the operations and administration of the communications center serving the Village of Ridgewood and the Borough of Glen Rock, as well as other public safety jurisdictions.

Responsible for employee hiring, training, evaluation and disciplinary issues. Also oversees all operational features of the Dispatch Center, including maintenance of equipment and records, and develops and oversees the center’s annual budget.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Electronic Engineering, or other related field. Also required to have at least 2 years prior experience in public safety dispatching, valid CPR certification, Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certification and Basic Telecommunicator Certification. Previous supervisory experience required.

Send cover letter and resume, including salary requirements to:

Sharyn Matthews, Senior Human Resources Professional

Village of Ridgewood

131 North Maple Avenue

Ridgewood, NJ 07451

[email protected]

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Update – “No deal” yet with Midland Park to use Central Dispatch

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Update – “No deal” yet with Midland Park to use Central Dispatch
September 18,2014
Boyd A. Loving
8:48 AM

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Village Manager Roberta Sonenfeld announced publicly on Wednesday, 09/17 that no official deal had yet been reached regarding the provision of 911 call answering and radio dispatch services to the Borough of Midland Park by Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch (NWBCD). NWBCD is jointly owed by the Borough of Glen Rock and the Village of Ridgewood.

It is rumored that neither Sonenfeld nor Lenora Benjamin, Glen Rock’s Borough Administrator, were kept completely “in the loop” regarding discussions with Midland Park.  Pricing, staffing levels, and the possibility of radio frequency congestion are rumored to be open issues.

Governing bodies of both Glen Rock and Ridgewood are now reviewing the proposal and will have their respective municipal attorneys draft a contract for review and signature by Midland Park officials once all open issues have been satisfactorily resolved.

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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Application and Fall Schedule

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Community Emergency Response Team ( CERT )Application and Fall Schedule

Community Emergency Response Team – All residents are invited to participate in the training. Ridgewood has recently formed a CERT group to help respond to emergencies.

Click Here for Application and Fall Schedule