Lowndes County 911 observes telecommunicators week (GA)

VALDOSTA – Lowndes County 911 is observing the second full week of April (April 11-17) as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. 

The week, sponsored by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International and celebrated annually, “honors the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment and render life-saving assistance to the world’s citizens,” county officials said in a statement…

Albany 911 dispatcher staffing shortage continues (NY)

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — This week is National Public safety Telecommunicators week, a time dedicated to honoring those who answer our emergency calls and help keep us safe.

But as CBS6 has reported for many months now, dispatchers in the city of Albany say their calls for help are not being answered, as their staffing crisis continues.

I sat down again with one member of the unit, whose identity we are protecting…

Monroe County Central Dispatch celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week (MI)

Monroe County Central Dispatch celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week (MI)

This sign will be on display all week just outside the Monroe County Central Dispatch building. The text says "Between the Thin Red Line and the Thin Blue Line lies the Thinnest Gold Line that represents those who are rarely seen, but mostly heard. Thank you, Dispatchers. Nerves of Steel. Hearts of Gold. The Calm Voice in the Dark."
Supervisor Dave Morgan, who has been employed with Monroe County since 2002, views records and data systems inside Central Dispatch, where all 911 calls are received.

An outdoor greeting sign is on display this week just outside the Monroe County Central  Dispatch building at 987 S. Raisinville Road.

The sign honors Monroe County’s 911 dispatchers, and is in honor of April 11-17 as   National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week – 911 Dispatcher Week

As Donna L. Kuti, Central Dispatch Director, said, the agency does something for the employees every year in keeping with the campaign. This year, she decided to rent a big sign that both employees and passers-by could see and read…

Dispatcher Appreciation Week, Your Chance To Say Thank you (TN)

Dispatcher Appreciation Week, Your Chance To Say Thank you (TN)

Dispatcher Appreciation Week, Your Chance To Say Thank you

ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Today starts 911 Dispatcher appreciation week.  April 14 through April 20th is the week we say thank you to that special team that sets ready 24/7 to launch the life-saving services we are so lucky to have. A lifeline to the fireman, police officers, and emergency medical personnel, 911 dispatchers are a critical part of the team…