HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS (HQMC), Washington, D.C. – In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 10-16, 2022), the U.S. Marine Corps invites community members to celebrate those who connect us to critical resources in our moments of need. Throughout the everchanging conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, public safety telecommunicators have continued to answer the call, supporting the overall safety of our communities. We encourage you to recognize these individuals by participating in the 911 Telecommunicator Tree of Life (https://911treeoflife.org/) project.
The Tree of Life website provides an easy and visual way to recognize the dedication, commitment and impact of our 911 telecommunicators. This concept has been used in 911 call centers nationwide to celebrate successes with a new “leaf,” recognizing the lives impacted through quick dispatching of public safety help or calm instructions about how to tie a tourniquet, provide CPR or even deliver a baby… READ MORE
