Calexico to become first in the county to have automatic voice dispatch
Karina Bazarte
CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA) – The Calexico City Council approved a $51,340 to continue to upgrade the Calexico Fire Department’s dispatch and alerting system during its regular meeting last week.
Calexico Fire Chief Juan Contreras says the project will help by upgrading the outdated system. He also says the system will focus on fire and medical calls.
Chief Contreras says the project had already started with other tools and this was the final stage.
During the meeting, the council said the $51,340 will covers software licenses, installation, equipment, training and technical support.
Karina Bazarte will have more tonight.