While City Manager John McDonough was hard at work Tuesday, March 27, participating in the City Council’s annual retreat in Sandy Springs, a group of public safety communications officials gathered in Washington D.C. honored him for his work improving emergency response times for local residents.
The NG9-1-1 Institute, the Association of Public-Safety Communications-Officials (APCO) International, National Emergency Number Association (NENA), the Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT), the National Association of State 9-1-1 Administrators (NASNA), the National Association of Emergency Dispatchers (NAED), 9-1-1 for Kids and the Congressional NG9-1-1 Caucus gave McDonough the Government Leader Award as part of the annual “9-1-1 Honors Gala” held in Washington, D.C., according to a press release.
“As City Manager, John McDonough, working in partnership with the City of Johns Creek, Georgia and iXP Corporation, led the establishment of the Chattahoochee River 9-1-1 Authority (ChatComm), providing services for both Sandy Springs and Johns Creek,” according to a press release from e911institute.org. “Through these efforts, a more rapid and reliable response from police, fire and EMS personnel was secured for the residential population of over 170,000, with 93 percent of calls answered in 10 seconds or less.”
Here is the full press release:
NG9-1-1 Institute, APCO, iCERT, NENA, NASNA, NAED and 9-1-1 for kids to honor John F. Mcdonough, city manager of sandy springs, georgia for his leadership and commitment to 9-1-1 services
Washington, DC — The NG9-1-1 Institute, in conjunction with the Association of Public-Safety Communications-Officials (APCO) International, National Emergency Number Association (NENA), the Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT), the National Association of State 9-1-1 Administrators (NASNA), the National Association of Emergency Dispatchers (NAED), 9-1-1 for Kids and the Congressional NG9-1-1 Caucus, presented John McDonough of Sandy Springs, GA with the Government Leader Award as part of the 9th annual “9-1-1 Honors Gala” held March 27 in Washington, DC.
As City Manager of Sandy Springs, Georgia, John McDonough, working in partnership with the City of Johns Creek, Georgia and iXP Corporation, led the establishment of the Chattahoochee River 9-1-1 Authority (ChatComm), providing services for both Sandy Springs and Johns Creek. Through these efforts, a more rapid and reliable response from police, fire and EMS personnel was secured for the residential population of over 170,000, with 93 percent of calls answered in 10 seconds or less. The later incorporation of the City of Dunwoody and the interest shown by other municipalities is a testament to Mr. McDonough’s leadership, commitment and vision.
“John McDonough and his team overcame long odds and obstacles to establish the Chattahoochee River 9-1-1 Authority,” said Gregory L. Rohde, Executive Director of the NG 9-1-1 Institute. “The whole team is being honored for their dedication and commitment.”
“After the incorporation of the City of Sandy Springs in 2005, improving public safety was quickly identified as one of the most important priorities by our Mayor and City Council. Working with a neighboring City, Johns Creek, the Chattahoochee River 9-1-1 Authority was established to provide 9-1-1 services for both cities. I am proud of the partnership we’ve built, the first-class services provided by ChatComm, and of this prestigious recognition by the NG9-1-1 Institute as a Government Leader,” said City Manager John McDonough.
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About the NG9-1-1 Institute: The NG9-1-1 Institute is a not-for-profit organization, which provides administrative and policy support to the Congressional NG9-1-1 Caucus. The purpose of the NG9-1-1 Institute is to promote public education and awareness of Next Generation 9-1-1 and emergency communications issues and serve the Congressional NG9-1-1 Caucus as a clearinghouse of information on Next Generation 9-1-1 and emergency communications issues. Gregory L. Rohde, former Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, serves as the E9-1-1 Institute’s Executive Director. The Congressional NG9-1-1 Caucus is co-chaired by: Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Representative Anna Eshoo (D-CA), and Representative John Shimkus (R-IL). Find out more at www.e911institute.org.
About APCO International: APCO International is the world’s largest organization of public safety communications professionals. It serves the needs of public safety communications practitioners worldwide-and the welfare of the general public as a whole-by providing complete expertise, professional development, technical assistance, advocacy and outreach. Find out more at www.apcointl.org.
About iCERT: The Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT) was established in December 2005 by a group of prominent industry leaders. The vision of the organization’s founders is that iCERT will play an important role as the voice of industry companies on major public policy issues, and that the expertise of industry leaders can assist public policymakers and government emergency communications professionals as complex choices are made regarding advanced 9-1-1 alternatives in the years ahead. Find out more at www.theindustrycouncil.org.
About NENA: NENA serves the public safety community as the only professional organization solely focused on 9-1-1 policy, technology, operations, and education issues. Utilizing a collaborative approach, the association works to develop and carry out critical programs and initiatives, to facilitate the creation of an IP-based Next Generation 9-1-1 system, and to establish industry leading standards, training, and certifications. Find out more at www.nena.org.
About NASNA: The purpose of NASNA is to promote information sharing amongst those states with programs dedicated to implementing 9-1-1 emergency telephone systems; assist other states with resolving issues necessary to accomplish statewide implementation and maintenance; encourage the establishment of a coordination person within each state or province; identify and recommend minimum standards for 9-1-1 emergency telephone systems; identify and recommend appropriate legislation or rules concerning the administration of statewide 9-1-1 telephone system programs and serve as a knowledge resource for the membership of the Association. Find out more at www.nasna911.org.
About NAED: The NAED is a non-profit standard-setting organization promoting safe and effective emergency dispatch services world-wide. Comprised of three allied Academies for medical, fire and police dispatching, the NAED supports first-responder related research, unified protocol application, legislation for emergency call center regulation, and strengthening the emergency dispatch community through education, certification, and accreditation. Find out more about NAED at www.emergencydispatch.org.
About 911 for Kids: 9-1-1 for Kids® is the official public education organization for law enforcement agencies, fire departments, emergency medical response and 9-1-1 communication centers for the U.S., Canada and the Cayman Islands; all countries where “9-1-1” is the universal emergency response phone number. 9-1-1 for Kids® was established in 1994 and is endorsed by: APCO International (Assn. of Public Safety Communications Officials); NG9-1-1 Institute; NENA (National Emergency Numbers Assn.); and NASNA (National Assn. of Nine-one-one Administrators). Find out more about 911 for Kids at www.911forkids.com.
