Gibson County 911

10/04/2019

10/04/2019

Midsouth...though temperatures are still above normal, it will be a cooler start for the first weekend of October.

10/04/2019

The ShakeOut centers its message on practicing the Drop, Cover, and Hold On
technique as the best
overall way to protect yourself during an earthquake.

TEMA is encouraging businesses, schools, and organizations to register at
https://www.shakeout.org/centralus/register/ to indicate they will conduct
an earthquake exercise with their organization and practice *Drop, Cover,
and Hold On* at 10:17 a.m., on Oct. 17, 2019.

Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills help people in homes, schools, and organizations worldwide improve preparedness and practice how to be safe during earthquakes. Register to participate in your state or country's drill at www.ShakeOut.org.

10/04/2019

09/29/2019

Hot and dry conditions are expected across the Mid-South today. Temperatures will warm into the mid 90s this afternoon with heat indices in the mid to upper 90s. Winds will be from the south at 5-10 mph.

09/20/2019

Burn Permits Required Early This Year

Beginning Monday, September 23, 2019, a burn permit will be required to start an open air fire within five hundred feet of any forest, grassland or woodland. Permits will be issued by phone or through our online system, if conditions allow. Check local restrictions in your area prior to conducting any burning activity.

For information on what materials may NOT be burned in Tennessee, please visit Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation's Open Burning Guidelines. To report illegal burning, please call toll-free
1-888-891-TDEC

09/17/2019

Another very hot and mainly dry day expected across the Mid-South today with temperatures in the middle 90s to approaching 100 degrees. Little if any relief expected into the weekend, especially east of the Mississippi River.

09/09/2019

We're well into the second week of September, but it'll feel more like mid-July today.

Here's the forecast Heat Index map for 4 PM.

09/07/2019

09/06/2019

Gibson County E-911 is searching for Additional Full Time Team Members:

The successful candidates will be people who are energetic, motivated, and able to multi- task. These individuals will possess a desire to make a difference in the lives of the citizens of Gibson County.

Minimum requirements are:

1. Be a United States Citizen.
2. Have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
3. A valid Tennessee Driver’s License. Possession of Valid Tennessee Driver’s License is required prior to appointment.
4. Pass a thorough background investigation.
5. Oral Interview.

Requirements upon Offer of Employment:

1. Pass a drug test.
2. Pass a hearing screen.
3. Must attend and pass TIES training with TBI.

Preferred candidate for 911 Dispatcher will possess experience working with the public, have basic typing and computer skills, work in a fast pace environment and possess clerical experience, and must be able to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Gibson County E-911 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, s*x, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply at www.gibsoncounty911.org