 NCTCOG provides 9-1-1 public education throughout the region. Educational materials are designed, developed and distributed to the general public through this program. The 9-1-1 TAG Team is a group of volunteers dedicated to the development and sharing of 9-1-1 educational programs and resources. This group of over 150 individuals is vital to the NCTCOG 9-1-1 public education effort as they work directly with the public in their local areas to educate them on 9-1-1. 9-1-1 TAG Team training workshops are provided quarterly by NCTCOG and Tarrant County 9-1-1. We also provide assistance regarding media inquiries.
To educate kids, Red E. Fox is the national mascot for 9-1-1 and is used extensively in this region. NCTCOG has distributed Red E. Fox videos to every Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade class in the region. The 9-1-1 program also owns two walk-around Red E. Fox costumes that are available for check-out. In addition to the young children, NCTCOG also works to educate older children, adults, senior citizens and the hearing impaired. Cell Phone Sally is helping Texans become more cell-phone savvy. Presentations are given on a request basis, in addition to the special campaigns that are initiated regularly. NCTCOG participates in numerous local special events to spread the word about 9-1-1. The NCTCOG 9-1-1 public education staff participate in North Texas Crime Prevention Association, Fire Prevention Association of North Texas and the 9-1-1 Public Educators of Texas.
Contact Information
Christie Eskew, 9-1-1 Public Education Specialist II
Phone: 817-695-9200 | Fax: 817-640-7492
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