Murfreesboro Emergency Communications Announces Telecommunicator of the Year Award Recipients (TN)

Murfreesboro Emergency Communications Center Communications Supervisor Tiffany Matthews and Communications Training Officer Brady Lutton have been named co-Public Safety Telecommunicator of the Year for their hard work and selfless actions.

Matthews regularly volunteers to take on additional tasks just so others don’t get burned out. She stays over regular working hours and comes in on her days off to assist with short shifts…

Blount dispatch providing names of COVID-19 individuals in certain situations (TN)

The Blount County E-911 Communications Center has entered into a statewide agreement giving dispatchers access to names and addresses of individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Blount County dispatchers are only providing that information to first responders when appropriate, E-911 Communications Center Director Jimmy Long said, adding there are “short and sweet” guidelines dispatchers must follow…

Inman Named as Head of 9-1-1 Center (MO)

Springfield-Greene County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications has a new leader starting May 24.

Kris Inman, a 25-year employee and the current head of the training and education, will take the reins of the 70 employee department.

“What a spectacular opportunity this is to get to lead such a talented group of dedicated public safety professionals, particularly given my history of sitting right where they sit, doing the same job they do,” Inman said in a statement. “I’m humbled and immensely proud to become the first former dispatcher here…

DeKalb County 911 Director Asks for More Help in Funding New Dispatcher Position (TN)

Due to increased call volume over the last 15 years, the DeKalb County Emergency Communications District (E-911) is looking to hire more dispatchers and is seeking extra help from the City of Smithville and DeKalb County governments.

During a budget work session Tuesday night, 911 Director Brad Mullinax met with the Smithville Mayor and Aldermen at city hall to ask that the city increase its annual contribution to $164,000, up from $119,000. A $45,000 increase…

Full Time 911 #Emergency Dispatcher job in Marquette, MI (MI)

EMERGENCY DISPATCHER

The County of Marquette is accepting applications for full-time
9-1-1
Emergency
Dispatcher

candidates, successful applicants will be placed on a hiring
list for one year. Shift assignments may be day, evening or rotating.
Previous emergency dispatch or other public safety experience
is preferred. Please call 475-1196 if you have questions
about the position. Starting rate of $17.70/hr…