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The Regional Communications Center in Augusta is short 10 people. The director said every 911 call will be answered, but said dispatchers are feeling burned out.
AUGUSTA, Maine — Some 911 dispatch centers in Maine are struggling with staffing.
The Regional Communications Center in Augusta is short 10 people. Dispatchers are feeling burned out, and Maine Emergency Communications Director Brodie Hinckley said it is becoming a crisis.
“Especially since COVID hit. It’s definitely harder to get applications in. Nobody wants to work. Nobody wants to work in public safety, public safety across the board,” Hinckley said…
