Local dispatchers, call takers recognized during state-sponsored week (TN)

Local dispatchers, call takers recognized during state-sponsored week (TN)

by | Apr 12, 2022 | Comm Center News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A group of unsung heroes is getting some recognition this week.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed the second full week of April as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week across Tennessee.

During this week, the governor and the Tennessee Emergency Communications Board are honoring those who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment and render life-saving assistance to Tennessee citizens.

At the Metro Emergency Communications Center, Alisa Franklin is coming up on 28 years on the job…

RPD Celebrates 911 Dispatchers (TX)

by | Apr 12, 2022 | Comm Center News, Video

RICHARDON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Video Link: https://youtu.be/IwAOkyhlSKg
The Richardson Police Department is celebrating 911 Dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 10 – 16.) We say thank you to these special first responders, who answer your calls for help and can provide life-saving instructions while coordinating the response of police and fire services. Join us as we recognize these outstanding professionals.

Pitt County marks National Telecommunicators Week (NC)

Pitt County marks National Telecommunicators Week (NC)

by | Apr 12, 2022 | Comm Center News

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) -Communities across the east are celebrating the first line of first responders this week.

Emergency dispatchers are being recognized this week as part of National Telecommunicators Week.

Pitt County 911 center manager Todd Ausbon says dispatchers often work long hours under stressful conditions. He says his staff answers a wide variety of calls for help ranging from minor injuries to life-threatening situations…

Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center Recognizes Staff During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (MA)

Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center Recognizes Staff During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (MA)

by | Apr 12, 2022 | Comm Center News

For immediate release

HOLBROOK — Director Steve Hooke wishes to recognize the public safety dispatchers of the Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center (HRECC) during this year’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) is held annually during the second week of April to honor telecommunications personnel for their commitment, service, and sacrifice.

NPSTW, held this year from April 10-16, is a time to celebrate and thank telecommunications personnel across the country who serve their communities, citizens and public safety personnel 24 hours a day, seven days a week…

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week kicks off (CA)

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week kicks off (CA)

by | Apr 12, 2022 | Comm Center News

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Monday is the first day of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.These men and women are vital in helping keep first responders and citizens safe in our community.

Dispatch officers everywhere are being celebrated this week for their hard work and dedication.

“We move from one emergency to the next and sometimes, without any breaks at all. These dispatchers have a very rough job, so we want to make sure they get a chance to decompress,” says American Ambulance Communications Director Jamie Martin…