Ford County Emergency Communications

10/05/2026

Please join us in celebrating our October birthdays!
🎂 Jacque and Aspen– we hope your month is filled with joy, laughter, and maybe a little cake! 🥳

09/28/2026

Congratulations to both Captain Villasenor and Lieutenant Nau!

09/21/2026

As part of Child Passenger Safety Week, we wanted to remind you about the importance of car seats. Did you know there's a right seat for every size and developmental stage — from infants to teens? Whether it’s a rear-facing or forward-facing car seat, a booster seat or a seat belt, a certified child passenger safety technician can put parents’ minds at ease by confirming which seat is correct for their children and showing them how to correctly install that seat in their vehicle. The Lane County Sheriff's Office has two certified child passenger safety seat technicians available to check your car seat and recommend which one is right for your child. To make an appointment, call 620-397-2828 and ask for Deputy Sheriff Jennifer McDaniel or Administrative Assistant Shawna Kerley to have your seat inspected for free. NHTSA also has free resources available by clicking on the link: www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/car-seats-and-booster-seats

09/16/2026

Congratulations!!

09/11/2026

We Remember….

- Nearly 3,000 lives lost
- 400 were Firefighters and Police Officers
- 130 calls made to to 911
- Over 1,000 phone calls made within the first
30 minutes of the first plane crash
- Deadliest terrorist attack on American soil

0846 hours - Flight 11 crashes into the North
Tower
0903 - Flight 175 crashes into the South Tower
0937 - Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon
0959 - South Tower collapses - 56 minutes
after impact
1003 - Flight 93 crashed into a field in PA after
passengers bravely attempted to
overpower the highjackers
1028 - North Tower collapses - 1 hour and 42
minutes after impact


We Remember….

09/04/2026

‼️‼️Looking for a new career? ‼️‼️
-Only work 15 days a month!
-12 hour shifts make built in overtime, making it it more per hour!
-No previous experience or college credits needed! GED negoatiable.
-All of the training you will need is paid for on the job!
- Staring pay $20.12. There is a $2 raise upon completing training
-Lots of opportunity to grow into different areas!
-Quality Assurance team
-Training
-Radios
-Drones
-Community Engagement-
-Did you know that we train all of our dispatchers in Emergency Medical, Fire, & Police protocols?
-We dispatch for Ford, Edwards, Lane, and Hodgeman Counties.
- Excellent benefits package.
Apply at fordcounty.net or in person

08/30/2026

Great information and reminders! Fall sports are in full swing - talk to your kids too and make sure they’re prepared for those games in the heat!

It might almost be September, but summer keeps hanging on as another day of 100-plus temperatures is forecast. And with dangerous temperatures projected through Friday, it's a good opportunity to review the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke -- especially if you plan on being outside during the hottest parts of the day. Be smart. Stay safe. Know the difference.

08/24/2026

Are you looking for an opportunity to assist the public and first responders?

Starting pay $20.12. Automatic built in overtime makes it more!

We are actively looking to add to our team!

No previous experience or college credits needed! GED negotiable.

All of the training you will need is paid for on the job! Lots of opportunity to grow into new fields too!

Apply at fordcounty.net or come in and see us!

08/20/2026

📚🍎 As the school year gets underway and schedules become busier, now is a great time to make sure your emergency information is up to date.

Smart911 allows you to create a free, secure Safety Profile that can provide 9-1-1 and first responders with important information about your household during an emergency, such as medical conditions, emergency contacts, and details about family members or pets.

In addition, residents of Ford, Edwards, Hodgeman, and Lane Counties can sign up for emergency notifications specific to their own county. The sign-up page lets you choose the county where you live to receive alerts about emergencies, severe weather, and other important public safety information.

✅ Create or update your Smart911 Safety Profile
✅ Verify your emergency contact information
✅ Sign up for notifications for your county

Get started here: https://www.fordcounty.net/661/Mass-Notification-System

A few minutes today can help you stay informed and prepared when it matters most. 💙

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08/20/2026

Congratulations Deputy Chief Cornitius!

Effective today Firefighter/Paramedic Matt Cornitius has accepted the Deputy Chief position. Congratulations!