Dr. Richard Brown served as the first president of the 9-1-1 Tennessee Emergency Number Association, established in 1985 after the passage of the Emergency Communications Act.<\/p>\n
The not-for-profit corporation fostered the \u201ctechnological advancement, availability and implementation of a universal 9-1-1 emergency telephone system by promoting research, planning, training and education.\u201d<\/p>\n
Brown, Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance, Operations, and Information Technology at UTC, has been involved in honing 9-1-1 efforts for the last 30 years.\u00a0 He helped to lead the consolidation of police, fire, and medical services for the Hamilton County 9-1-1 Unified Emergency Communications District.<\/p>\n
Tennessee 9-1-1 has honored Brown for his service with induction to the Tennessee 9-1-1 Hall of Honor.\u00a0 Brown was awarded \u201cto recognize extraordinary leadership, in helping to establish and maintain a professional enhanced 9-1-1 system that advances the interests of public safety, emergency communications, and community service.\u201d<\/p>\n
Brown said it is an honor to serve the citizens of Hamilton County by ensuring their health and safety.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt makes me feel good to know when anyone needs help, the phone will be answered and emergency responders are on the way,\u201d Brown said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dr. Richard Brown served as the first president of the 9-1-1 Tennessee Emergency Number Association, established in 1985 after the passage of the Emergency Communications Act. The not-for-profit corporation fostered the \u201ctechnological advancement, availability and implementation of a universal 9-1-1 emergency telephone system by promoting research, planning, training and education.\u201d Brown, Executive Vice Chancellor for… <\/p>\n