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— 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.
The Lancaster Township Police Department would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated team at Lancaster County-Wide Communications for their unwavering support of our operations.
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.
As the director of communications for the Newtown Emergency Communications Center, I am honored to submit this letter to The Bee on behalf of my staff for National Telecommunications Week (April 13 to 19).
We are nine strong with two per diems, covering shifts 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, during storms, holidays, you name it, we show up for you. I try to remember to honor staff with luminaires at Ram Pasture and these yearly letters. I do it because Public Safety Telecommunicators (PSTs) are the unsung voices heard in the dark on your worst day.
