Washington County 1st responders getting new radio system

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
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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."
Washington County first responders learn more about $24M upgrade to communications system
“You could be responding to Washington County from a neighboring county and be able to do it with one radio.” Another hot topic was cost. “When we updated to the current radio system, we individually had to get a grant for $50,000 to get our radio,” one first responder said.
Washington County implementing new $24 million 911 radio system
Washington County is beginning to implement a new, $24 million dollar 911 radio system that county leaders and first responders agree is long overdue.
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