Recognizing the history, growth of 911

Adams County 911 Communications personnel, represented by Kevin Swartz and Angie Fode, hosted a 50th anniversary of 911 reception and presentation on Feb. 15.

Swartz led the event, discussing the history of 911 in the United States, as well as highlighting aspects of the service for the future.

Swartz explained the history of 911 begins with the invention of the phone, as it provided a tool capable of notifying others of an emergency in a timely manner.

In 1900, Lars Ericsson invented the first mobile phone because he lived in a rural area. In order to use the phone, the caller had to walk to...