Seasons Greetings

The Tompkins County Search and Rescue Team is always looking for members. If you think this is a job you might like to do, or have specialty skills that can help....

Drop an email here, stop by the Station, or call 607-539-6233

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Slaterville Fire and Ambulance reminds you that if you are a Tompkins County Resident and have phone service other than the traditional land line, you need to check with your phone service provider to make sure that any 911 calls made from your phone will be directed to the Tompkins County 911 Communications Center.

There have been several incidents locally when Internet and cable service 911 calls were directed to another county's 911 Center and precious emergency response time was lost in redirecting the call to the correct 911 Center.

Emergency crews for the MVA shown above, were delayed because of this exact reason!!
The 4 people who called from their residences on Slaterville Rd., were connected to the Schoharie County 911. Needless to say, that dispatcher had no idea where 'Slaterville Rd.' was and soon realized that there was a missed 911 connection. Passersby using cell phones were able to connect to the Tompkins 911 center and relay the information. Fortunately, or should we say incredibly, the driver of this vehicle (alone) was treated and released.

If your phone service is bundled with Internet service (VoiceOverInternetProtocol) through Time Warner, DirecTV, Vonage, etc., check with them to make sure that your provider has set up to have your 911 calls to go to Tompkins County. When correctly set up, your 911 phone calls will allow Tompkins Cy. Dispatchers to promptly send emergency crews. You should also be aware that most VOIP providers do not share your name, telephone number or address with the County's 911 Center. Further, if there is a power outage in your area, you may not be able to call at all.

If you have any further questions about 911 calls and emergency fire and medical services, you may contact the Tompkins County Department of Emergency Response at 607-257-3888

Read more here at the Official F.C.C. web site.