CECOM Dispatch Center Budget and Funding
Summary
A state grant keeps 911 technology running for SEACOM member jurisdictions, and an IGA passes federal grant money through to the Tombstone, Benson, and Willcox fire departments.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
State grant dollars offset 911 costs that would otherwise hit local jurisdictions.
911 callers countywide and the three municipal fire departments receiving grant funds.
Smaller rural agencies and taxpayers face increased fee structures as the cost of maintaining emergency dispatch technology rises.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Work Session Board of Supervisors (Work) — September 17, 2026
A state grant keeps 911 technology running for SEACOM member jurisdictions, and an IGA passes federal grant money through to the Tombstone, Benson, and Willcox fire departments.
Work Session Board of Supervisors (Work) — May 6, 2026
Cochise County is reviewing the upcoming budget for its emergency dispatch center, CECOM, which faces rising call volumes and increased technology and staffing costs. A new per-call fee structure is being implemented for participating agencies, and the county and Sierra Vista continue to provide subsidies to cover shortfalls.
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