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BUCKHANNON — Often, we forget about the true “first responders” – our 911 telecommunications personnel in the public safety community. The second week of April is dedicated to honoring 911 center workers, formally known as “National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.” The week of April 12-18 is intended to bring awareness to their hard work and dedication, because it often goes unnoticed.
According to the National Day Calendar website, “An estimated 240 million calls are made to 9-1-1 in the U.S. each year. In many areas, 80% …
