Communications Center

911 Public Safety Answering Point / Police, Fire & Rescue Communications Center receives and processes all emergency 9-1-1 calls for assistance, including fire, EMS, and police. Once sufficient information has been gathered, the call-taker must alert the appropriate response agencies, maintain communications, and log all pertinent information. Additionally, all staff must maintain nationally certified Emergency Medical Dispatch training which provides emergency medical instructions to callers, as well as Emergency Police Dispatch training.

Looking for emergency planning, response coordination, or emergency medical services? See the county Department of Emergency Management

 

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Lucas Charged with Sex Offenses
Last Updated 9/17/2024 3:33pm
From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: During the month of September, Detectives with the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division conducted an investigation relating to a sexual offense. As a result of the investigation and interviews, Detectives obtained an arrest warrant... see more
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Paving Scam Alert
Last Updated 8/8/2024 8:42am
From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: SCAM: The Garrett County Sheriff’s Office would like to inform residents of a paving scam in the area. The company arrives at businesses or residences, stating they have leftover asphalt from a previous job and will pave your driveway. Once agreed upon, they... see more
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2022 Total Fire & EMS Calls
Last Updated 11/14/2023 9:17am
By Company Company # Fire EMS Total Fails Deer Park 20 289 26 315 7 Deep Creek 30 365 37 402 0 Oakland 40 313 57 370 4 Accident 50 132 92 224 5 Grantsville 60 225 23 248 0 Kitzmiller 70 94 47 141 0 Eastern Garrett 80 239 122 361 4 Bittinger 90 118 388 506 22 Bloomington 100 113 98 211 0 Friendsville... see more
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Communication Systems
Last Updated 11/14/2023 9:13am
The 9-1-1 Police, Fire and Rescue Communications Center is the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for Garrett County. The call-taker/dispatcher receives 9-1-1 calls from the public for assistance for fire, ambulance, and police emergencies. The call-taker must gather sufficient information from... see more