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Calhoun County E-911 is hiring a Tele-communicator. Must be 18 years of age with a a high school diploma/GED; must be able to pass a background check/drug screening; must be available weekends and holidays, available for flexible shifts; complete APCO and EMD training within one year, with in-house training paid and provided. This center operates Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission held a special meeting for the appointment of a new OES Director. A motion was made by Kevin Helmick to appoint Kelly Barr with a second by Commissioner Craig Arthur. In addition to her appointment was a raise in the salary for that position, which now is $39,000, a $4,000 increase Read More…
The 1982 Foundation Pool Project is once again in jeopardy of delay, partly due to a sudden change of duties for OES 911 Director Julie Sears, who also happens to be paid by the County to issue building permits. When contractors representing the 1982 foundation inquired about a building permit with the Town of Grantsville Read More…
A recent request from 911 Director Julie Sears has caused questions as to her willingness to work with Calhoun EMS and other County Agencies. One of the greatest necessities in the world of Emergency services is communication. In 2018, Calhoun 911 had switched over to West Virginia Statewide Interoperable Radio Network, a digital system (WVSIRN), Read More…
Ridgeview News received reports from three very frustrated families on the services not provided by Calhoun EMS following 911 calls, plus additional calls heard via the scanner. Thursday night, between the hours of 10 p.m. and midnight, (the individual was uncertain due to being the one in distress) a 911 call was placed with no Read More…
