Columbia County 911 can send text messages
 of dispatched calls to responders. 
Messages can be sent to an alpha numeric pager or cell phone.  Notifications will include the call type, location, and cross streets (if available).

 Due to the nature of the internet and spotty cell phone coverage, this service should be thought of a supplement to, not a replacement for, your regular communications equipment. You should never rely solely on this service from Columbia County 911 as your primary dispatch. You should rely on your agency issued equipment for your primary dispatch.


This service is not meant to replace your pagers and/or radios! It is to be used as an extra tool to receive your calls and alarms. Since this service depends on the internet, Columbia County 911 is not responsible for lost, multiple, misdirected, late or incorrect messages. If you cannot read your devices display due a flashing display or you do not receive the whole message do not call the 911 center to find out where your call is. Listen to the radio!

Before subscribing, please test your device to ensure it is capable
 of receiving email notifications.  

To test, send an email message to you cell by addressing the message to your 10-digit cellphone number, followed by the web address of your cell phone carrier (shown below).  For example, if your phone number is 518-123-4567, and your cell carrier is Verizon,
 email a text notification to "5181234567@vtext.com". 

CELL CARRIERS

American Messaging = @amsmsg.net
www.americanmessaging.net

AT&T = @txt.att.net
www.wireless.att.com

Arch = @archwireless.net
www.arch.com

Boost Mobile = @MYboostmobile.com
www.boostmobile.com

Cell One = @mobile.celloneusa.com
www.cellone.com

Cingular = @mobile.mycingular.com
www.cingular.com

Cricket Wireless = @mms.cricketwireless.net
www.cricketwireless.com

Google Project Fi = @msg.fi.google.com
https://fi.google.com/about/

Nextel = @messaging.nextel.com
www.nextel.com

Sprint = @messaging.sprintpcs.com
www.sprint.com

Straight Talk = Contact Provider
Email address for the phone MUST be provided 
www.straighttalk.com

T Mobile = @tmomail.net
www.t-mobile.com

Tracfone = Contact Provider
Email address for the phone MUST be provided 
 www.tracfone.com

U.S.A. Mobility Pagers = @usamobility.net
www.usamobility.com

Verizon Cell Phones = @vtext.com
www.verizonwireless.com

Verizon Pagers = @myairmail.com
www.myairmail.com

Virgin Mobil = @vmobl.com
www.virginmobileusa.com


After testing your device, sign up to begin receiving text notifications by completing the form below. 

Please do not send messages to or reply to the address you receive the messages from. 

If you change your number or service provider send the form below with the changes.

DO NOT call Columbia County 911 to set up this service.
 
If you don't get pages or have questions about this service email me at:
 cctexts@yahoo.com

  Once again DO NOT call Columbia 911 for text page information.
Dispatchers are busy processing emergency calls. 

Columbia County 911 reserves the right to cancel service at any time for any reason.

This service is for active Columbia County Firefighters & EMS Personnel only. 


NOTE: To receive text notifications for:
​
 Ancram Fire Company
​Canaan Protective Fire Company
 Chatham Fire Department
 Claverack (A.B. Shaw) Fire Company
 Copake Fire Department
Ghent Fire Company
Mellenville Fire Company
North Chatham Fire Company
Philmont Fire Company
​Niverville Fire Department
Stockport Fire Company
Stottville Fire Company
TriVillage Fire Company 
or
 Greenport Rescue Squad
 You must contact them directly.
  These agencies use their own software to send text notifications.


Complete This Form to Enroll
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Last name:
First Name:
Middle Initial:
Email Address:
Cell phone/Pager number to be added with area code:
Cell phone or Pager provider. ex Verizon, Nextel, American Messaging:
If a Tracfone or Straight Talk you MUST provide the phones email address. NOT YOUR REGULAR EMAIL ADDRESS.
Your Fire Department/Company/Rescue Squad that you are an active member of and wish to receive text messages for. MEMBERS ONLY. Add all that apply. Full name - no abbreviations.
Is this a new account, change or do you wish to be removed? One MUST be checked. (Required) New
Change
Remove
If you want to be removed, or there is a change what is the phone number / pager number including area code and carrier?
If a change, what is the reason for the change?
I affirm I am an active member of the organization(s) that I have signed up to receive text messages for. (MUST BE CHECKED) Yes
I understand that I may be removed for this service at any time for any reason. MUST BE CHECKED. Yes

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