911 service at Brent
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Dear Editor:

I have watched with growing concern the dilemma of the 911 service, or lack of service, to the Brent Fire Department.

According to Chuck Wycoff, member of the Sequoyah County 911 board, in the Nov. 16 issue of the paper, 911 is charging Brent FD "for a radio frequency so the volunteer firefighters could receive 911 calls."

It wasn't mentioned that Brent FD is also having to pay

for a repeater and antenna to be installed on top of Wild Horse Mountain.

I question why the Brent Fire Department is having to pay to get 911 reception. Is it not the responsibility of 911 to provide this service to all the fire departments?

Brent FD has already installed a new antenna on the Brushy tower for 911.

What is happening to the fees being collected from our phone bills if 911 can't pay for their necessary equipment?

A concerned subscriber.

JIM PATTERSON

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