COOS BAY, Ore. — 9-1-1 operators are celebrated this week in Coos Bay’s National Safety Telecommunication Proclamation.

Mayor Joe Benetti said the city of Coos Bay is honoring those on the front lines who, he said, normally don’t get the recognition they deserve.

“You have to have this special talent to be a 911 dispatcher keep your cool, take information from whoever is calling you and send the correct response…READ MORE