by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 16, 2020 | Comm Center News
When you need help the person you often talk to first is the 911 dispatcher, and this week we celebrate their hard work and dedication to the job.
April 12th – 18th is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, according to the NPSTW website, “this is a time to celebrate and thank those who dedicate their lives to serving the public. It is a week that should be set aside so everyone can be made aware of their hard work and dedication.”
Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken posted on Facebook, “Today, more than ever…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 16, 2020 | Comm Center News
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) – Before medics, firefighters and police officers can arrive on the scene of an emergency, they are told where to go and what to expect by a public safety telecommunicator.
The 2020 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is being celebrated April 12-18.
Baton Rouge EMS receives about 1,000 911 calls every day.
Emergency Communications Officer Carly Coats says it takes an operator about four months to get trained to become fully prepared to take these calls…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 16, 2020 | Comm Center News
The Paradise Valley Police Department is honoring its emergency dispatchers by releasing a highlight video unveiling the depth of care and realities confronted by the public safety telecommunicators.
“Emergency dispatchers are essential workers who are showing up for work every day to make sure that the services we need are accessible. Their commitment to service is never more evident than in a crisis and their commitment is shining brightly today…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 16, 2020 | Comm Center News
This is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, and the spotlight is on the Missoula County 9-1-1 call center.
9-1-1 Manager Sherry Odlin provides details about her agency.
“We currently have 23 dispatchers working,” said Odlin. “Four of those are our leads and we answer all the 9-1-1 calls, both emergency and non-emergency calls from Missoula County. We dispatch police department, the sheriff’s department all the fire, ambulance and medical services…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 15, 2020 | Articles
When burglary occurs; when there is a crash; when someone dials 9-1-1; and more, there are people that help save lives, yet do not get recognized as often; the dispatchers.
Working day and night around the clock, even on holidays, if it were not for these hidden heroes our local firemen, police officers, EMT’s, etc., would not be notified about our local emergencies in time.
The trained professionals take on the 13th most stressful job in the nation everyday as they sit behind their communications desk…
