‘The first first responder’: National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week underway (VA)

VERONA, Va. (WHSV) – April 13-19 marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which highlights the importance of 911 dispatchers for emergency situations.

A 911 call doesn’t go straight to a local fire or police agency. Rather, someone picks up the phone and asks some variation of “911, what’s your emergency?” The people who work in these call centers can have a variety of titles but are often referred to as “dispatchers.”

Cherokee County EMA Honors Cherokee County 911 for National Telecommunications Week (AL)

Every year, during the second week of April, we set aside time to honor the telecommunications personnel in the public safety community. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week celebrates and thanks those who dedicate their lives to serving the public with commitment, compassion, and professionalism. It is a time to recognize their hard work, sacrifices, and unwavering dedication.

West Deptford FD Honors National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NJ)

WEST DEPTFORD— In an average year, over 240 million 911 calls are made in the United States, with emergency dispatchers being the first point of contact in any emergency situation. According to the NJ EMS Data Repository, New Jersey handles over 1.5 million incidents annually. For National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW), April 13-19, West Deptford Fire Department celebrates and honors the invaluable contribution made by telecommunication personnel to public safety.

Honoring the voices behind the headset: National Telecommunicators Week 2025 (IA)

Each April, agencies across the country take time to honor the unsung heroes of emergency response during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This year, from April 13th to 19th, Marshall County joins communities nationwide in recognizing the dedication, skill, and commitment of our 911 Communications Specialists and Leadership staff. These individuals are often referred to as the Nation’s true “First, First Responders,” and for good reason. They are the calm in the chaos, the guiding voice in our darkest moments, and the critical link between crisis and response.