Evans Consoles Blog

Does your job require a rotation between daytime, afternoon and night shifts?

Can you believe January has come to a close? What are your plans for 2018? How about 2019 or 2020? If a new or remodeled communication center is in your future, the time to plan is now!

Do you have a cluttered work surface?

We are all guilty of letting our work surface accumulate ‘things’ that aren’t necessarily ‘essential’ to our everyday productivity.

The holidays are the busiest time of year for everyone, more so for those in the Emergency Service sector. With an increase in accidents and burglaries among other things, there is an influx of people calling 9-1-1 for assistance.

The holidays make for the busiest travel season as everyone makes their way to see friends and family. Wherever you go, you can expect long commutes, long lines, and large crowds. As one of the most stressful times of the year, a little planning and a positive attitude can help you survive holiday travel at the airport. We’ve provided a few tips on how to conquer holiday travel to save you time and help reduce stress.

The initial moments of an emergency are crucial. 9-1-1 operators are the “First First Responders” who play an integral role in every emergency situation. These highly trained and eminently qualified professionals are often the first person contacted when an emergency occurs.

Choosing the right dispatch solutions partner for your Emergency Dispatch Communications Center is crucial to your team’s success. Aside from efficient, effective and failsafe communications between the operator, civilians, law enforcement, fire/rescue and emergency medical services, your center’s design is paramount for day-to-day operations and upset scenarios.

The role of a 9-1-1 dispatcher is undoubtedly one of the most difficult professions. 9-1-1 operators are a crucial and vital component of any emergency situation. As the first point of contact connecting citizens to law enforcement, fire/rescue and emergency medical services, they are relied on by civilians to remain calm, make quick and sound judgments to each emergency situation; an integral and trusted part of every community.

Evans celebrates a great safety milestone today! We’ve gone 1,025 days (almost three years) without time lost due to a workplace incident. It’s a significant milestone for Evans as it breaks our former record! For a manufacturing company like we are, this is a tremendous accomplishment and all should be proud!

Evans Virtual Reality (VR) is another example of how we continue to push the innovation envelope in our industry. VR literally adds a new dimension that is unique in presenting project ideas and renders to clients. With VR you don’t just see your control room, you feel it. Imagine the decision making enlightenment!