Soddy-Daisy emergency communications will soon turn over operations to Hamilton County
Courtesy: Hamilton County 911 Emergency Communications District
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County 911 Emergency Communications will soon be taking Soddy-Daisy emergency calls.
Soddy-Daisy City Manager Burt Johnson has said that they currently have six telecommunicators, but there is a need to increase that number by two or four soon.
This would cost up to an additional $350,000 annually.
However, with this consolidation, Johnson says that those funds can be used for the needs of Soddy-Daisy citizens instead.
“Consolidating our emergency communications with Hamilton County 9-1-1 is the best decision operationally and financially for the citizens of Soddy-Daisy,”
– Soddy-Daisy City Manager Burt Johnson
Executive Director Jeff Carney of Hamilton County 911 says that this will help ensure faster emergency response times in Soddy-Daisy.
“It strengthens our entire county’s emergency communications system,”
“By bringing Soddy-Daisy into the District’s framework, we can provide cutting-edge technology, consistent training, and seamless interoperability for all first responders.”
– Hamilton County 911 Executive Director Jeff Carney
The police chief and fire chief of Soddy-Daisy also spoke in favor of the consolidation.
“This new partnership will bring much-needed technology to our department, allowing us to enhance officer safety and improve our emergency response,”
“By eliminating a step in the 9-1-1 process for medical emergencies, we will provide faster response times and more effective service to our citizens.”
– Soddy-Daisy Police Chief Claude “Billy” Petty
“The consolidation will greatly improve interoperability with surrounding agencies,”
“Our fire department will be utilizing a more robust and secure radio system for emergency communications.”
– Soddy-Daisy Fire Chief William “Dusty” Morgan
Pay and hire dates will be preserved for Soddy-Daisy 911 employees that accept positions with Hamilton County 911.
Telecommunicators for Soddy-Daisy 911 will now have access to nationally recognized training opportunities, increasing response times for callers.
This decision was approved by the Hamilton County 911 Board of Directors on September 18, 2025.
The consolidation will go into effect on October 29, 2025.
“It gives me great honor to welcome the city of Soddy-Daisy to the countywide emergency communications partnership and service delivery,”
“I thank the Mayor of Soddy-Daisy, its elected commissioners and their public safety leaders for moving forward this important initiative for their citizens. I also extend a heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation to members of our Board of Directors for their ongoing leadership and approval of this new partnership with the City of Soddy-Daisy.”
– Dr. Richard Brown, Chairman of the Hamilton County 911 Board of Directors
