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Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District Board Radio Work Update - 02/20/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

9-1-1 District Completes Preventative Maintenance Project on Radio Infrastructure

 

ST. HELENS, Ore. [Feb. 19, 2026] — has completed a comprehensive three-week preventative maintenance project across its radio communications infrastructure. The project was authorized as part of the District’s ongoing infrastructure management plan approved by the Board of Directors.

 

The work included scheduled servicing, system testing, and performance evaluation of critical radio equipment that supports emergency communications for police and fire responders throughout Columbia County. In addition to routine maintenance, the project provided a structured opportunity to assess current system functionality and identify components that may require future replacement or upgrades.

 

Certain procedures required temporary adjustments to portions of the radio system; however, all work was carefully coordinated to preserve operational continuity. During the first week of maintenance, a local fire agency responded to a structure fire while work was underway at a radio site. Because of advance planning and established redundancy protocols, technicians from Day Wireless were able to immediately restore full radio tower functionality within seconds while crews were operating on scene. Emergency communications remained uninterrupted.

 

Executive Director Jeremy Hipes led coordination of the project, working closely with technical partners and first responder agencies to ensure system stability throughout the process.

 

“This preventative maintenance project reflects the District’s responsibility to manage its infrastructure proactively and responsibly,” Hipes said. “Regular system evaluation allows us to identify issues early, plan for improvements, and reduce the likelihood of unexpected disruptions to emergency communications.”

 

The District will continue implementing scheduled maintenance and evaluating system performance as part of its ongoing commitment to operational readiness, redundancy, and ensuring reliable connectivity for first responders and the communities they serve.

 

For media inquiries, please contact:

Jeremy Hipes
Executive Director
Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District
Email: jhipes@columbia911.com

Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District Board Radio Work Update - 02/20/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

9-1-1 District Completes Preventative Maintenance Project on Radio Infrastructure

 

ST. HELENS, Ore. [Feb. 19, 2026] — has completed a comprehensive three-week preventative maintenance project across its radio communications infrastructure. The project was authorized as part of the District’s ongoing infrastructure management plan approved by the Board of Directors.

 

The work included scheduled servicing, system testing, and performance evaluation of critical radio equipment that supports emergency communications for police and fire responders throughout Columbia County. In addition to routine maintenance, the project provided a structured opportunity to assess current system functionality and identify components that may require future replacement or upgrades.

 

Certain procedures required temporary adjustments to portions of the radio system; however, all work was carefully coordinated to preserve operational continuity. During the first week of maintenance, a local fire agency responded to a structure fire while work was underway at a radio site. Because of advance planning and established redundancy protocols, technicians from Day Wireless were able to immediately restore full radio tower functionality within seconds while crews were operating on scene. Emergency communications remained uninterrupted.

 

Executive Director Jeremy Hipes led coordination of the project, working closely with technical partners and first responder agencies to ensure system stability throughout the process.

 

“This preventative maintenance project reflects the District’s responsibility to manage its infrastructure proactively and responsibly,” Hipes said. “Regular system evaluation allows us to identify issues early, plan for improvements, and reduce the likelihood of unexpected disruptions to emergency communications.”

 

The District will continue implementing scheduled maintenance and evaluating system performance as part of its ongoing commitment to operational readiness, redundancy, and ensuring reliable connectivity for first responders and the communities they serve.

 

For media inquiries, please contact:

Jeremy Hipes
Executive Director
Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District
Email: jhipes@columbia911.com