Washington County 1st responders getting new radio system

Washington County search and rescue team responded to 117 calls in 2024 as many recreators failed to prepare
The Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to over 100 calls and aided nearly 150 people in 2024, according to a year-end report shared with the Washington County Commission.
Washington County to Invest $25 Million in Lifesaving Radio Tech Upgrade for First Responders
Washington County plans a $25 million upgrade to first responder radio systems for improved coverage and connectivity.
Washington County to spend $25 million on new radio technology for first responders
Washington County first responders have used radio technology, which has not changed significantly since the 1930s. Firefighters and other first responders who came to the South F
Washington County first responders learn more about $24M upgrade to communications system
Communication upgrades are coming to Washington County. Channel 11 previously told you commissioners entered into a $24 million contract with Motorola to solve a problem many say has been going for years. Wednesday evening, first responders packed the South Franklin Volunteer Fire Department to learn more about the upgrades.
New 911 radio coverage coming to Washington County
This new NG911 for 911 radios is an 800-megahertz system that will cover all of Washington County. "The system is a fully integrated system," Sherman said. "It’s going to work with not only all of Washington County, but Beaver, Butler, Westmoreland, as well, and Fayette. We’re the only county in the area that was not connected to the court system."
Two Washington County residents arrested after traffic stop
Two Washington County residents face drug-related charges after a traffic stop. On January 29, the Washington County ...
5 Washington County inmates released to ICE amid national immigration crackdown
An inmate from Washington County who was being held on assault charges has been released to ICE agents amid a nationwide ...
Traffic stop leads to arrest in Washington County
Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office say they, along with deputies from the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Highway 90 near the Holmes County line. As ...
Former Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy sues for alleged sexual harassment
A former deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office says a co-worker sexually harassed her while she was working ...
2 people hospitalized after head-on crash in Washington County
Two people were injured in a crash in Washington County. Crews were called to the 4900 block of Jefferson Avenue in Hopewell ...
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Washington County Sheriff's Office investigating after body found on hiking trail
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Boys’ Basketball: Washington County beats Tarboro 60-57
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Washington County Commissioner Wayne Keefer announces he will resign post in February
Washington County Commissioner Wayne Keefer announced this week he will resign his elected seat, effective Feb. 21, 2025.