Mandatory 10-digit dialing (3-digit area code + the 7-digit telephone number) begins May 14, 2022 for Virginians living in the 540 area code region. Local calls made with just seven […]
The New River Valley Emergency Communication Authority implements Text-to-911 technology for individuals who cannot safely call 9-1-1 in a dangerous situation, or for those who are deaf, hearing impaired, or […]
By Katey Roshetko | Posted: Fri 5:51 PM, Jan 11, 2019 CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) Two Montgomery County dispatchers have been awarded golden heart coins after helping save a man’s life. A few […]
by Abigail Lefin & Cynthia Beasley | Thursday, January 10th 2019 NEW RIVER VALLEY, Va. (WSET) — A veteran communications training officer at New River Valley 911 says a recent […]
By Katey Roshetko | Posted: Thu 6:17 PM, Jan 10, 2019 | Updated: Thu 9:24 PM, Jan 10, 2019 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) One phone call can change someone’s life forever and that’s what […]
Dispatcher helped woman perform CPR on husband By Jessica Jewell – Weekend Anchor / Reporter Posted: 6:29 PM, January 09, 2019 Updated: 6:29 PM, January 09, 2019 CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – […]
The New River Valley Emergency Communications Regional Authority recognizes Whitney Bedwell, who received a Life Saver pin today, for being instrumental in a cardiac arrest call at the New River […]
Christiansburg Rescue Chief, Joe Coyle, and Deputy Chief, Dustin Williams honored two NRV 911 communications officers with a Golden Heart Award today. Andrew Raines and Anthony Harmon were instrumental […]
Tips for preparing for significant weather. SUPPLIES: Portable radio. If your power goes out, radio will be your lifeline. Extra food. Consider some foods that do not require cooking or […]
Area first responders joined forces to develop a program focusing on our community of individuals with disabilities. Members of NRV 911 staff attended E.F.F.O.R.T. (Enabling Friends For Our Response Teams) […]