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The 9-1-1 concept
was originally developed to provide the public with one simple,
easy-to-remember number to call for help in emergency situations.
In May of 1985 the Ohio General Assembly passed legislation
to create statewide 9-1-1 capabilities. At the time of the
bill’s passage, lawmakers estimated it could be 20 years,
or until the year 2005 before 9-1-1 service was available
everywhere in the state of Ohio.
In March of 1986 the Allen County Commissioners
established a 9-1-1 Planning Committee to begin the task of
establishing the 9-1-1 service here. In 1988, the Allen County
9-1-1 system was approved and functioning.
The Allen County Commissioners then established
the Allen County 9-1-1 Governing Board to oversee the operation
of the system and appointed a 9-1-1 Coordinator to manage
the system on a daily basis.
The Allen County 9-1-1 systems includes
two public service answering points (PSAPs), one at the Allen
County Sheriff’s Office the second at the Lima Police
Department.
ALLEN COUNTY
9-1-1 GOVERNING BOARD
(as appointed by the Board of Allen County Commissioners)
Chairman
Russ Decker, Director
Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Coordinator
Lt. Jerry Morris
Allen County Sheriff's Office
Board Members
Sheriff Dan Beck
Allen County Sheriff's Office |
Lt. S. Pat Gehrisch
Ohio State Highway Patrol |
Chief Jim Foust
Lima Fire Department |
Chief Lanny Bailey
Allen County Rescue Assn.
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Chief Greg Garlock
Lima Police Department |
Chief Mike Stout
Allen County Firefighters Assn. |
Trustee Paul Basinger
American Township |
Greg Berquist, Safety Director
City of Delphos |
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