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LONGVIEW, Wash. — Maria Gilbert of Longview has instructed people on how to deliver babies, give CPR and escape a flooded vehicle, all without being considered a first responder.
Her title is set to change thanks to a new state law that will classify 911 dispatchers as first responders in Washington and create a statewide training and certification for the job. Under the new law, 911 dispatchers at government-run centers will no longer be considered administrative support staffers…
