911 dispatchers at CU campuses designated as first responders (CO)
Dispatchers answering 911 calls at University of Colorado campuses will now be designated as first responders instead of office and administrative support.
Streaming video used by dispatcher, helps stranded boater recover man (FL)
WALTON COUNTY, Fla.— A stranded boater received immediate assistance from a dispatcher with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) using the agency’s new video technology, said the WCSO.
Celebrating Telecommunicators Series: Evolving Technology in Emergency … – CISA
As CISA continues to celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) and Emergency Communications Month, this is an opportunity to recognize public safety telecommunicators and their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence. CISA salutes these professionals and honors the work they do every day.
Construction begins on Anoka County’s new Emergency Communications Center (MN)
Anoka County 911 dispatchers answer calls in the basement of the Government Center in downtown Anoka. With its low ceilings, the windowless room is noisy. Though more space is needed, there’s none to be had.
But that’s all about to change.
Headset Heroes: Wright-Patt dispatchers answer the call 24/7 (OH)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Our Wright-Patterson Air Force Base dispatchers are the first line of response when someone calls 911 with an emergency. Critical to mission success, their responsibility is to relay vital information quickly and clearly in order to provide the right kind of assistance without delay.
