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Valley Communications Center in Kent is celebrating this year’s National Telecommunicators Week April 10-16 to honor and recognize the professionals who handle thousands of emergency 911 calls each month in South King County.
Every year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as public safety telecommunicators. In 1991, Congress proclaimed it a national week of recognition.
These 911 calls require the immediate response of police officers, firefighters and paramedics to ensure the protection of life and preservation of property, according to a Valley Comm media release. Through their dedication, compassion, understanding and skill, these telecommunications professionals make sure residents get the help they need, when they need it…
