SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In 2020, 9-1-1 telecommunication professionals in Oregon answered approximately 2 million emergency calls for law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services to protect the lives and property of Oregonians.
Since early in 2020, these essential frontline workers have been busier than ever responding to the pandemic, floods, historic wildfires and most recently a devastating winter storm…
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and to see what it’s like to answer Pima County’s calls for help, KGUN 9 went inside the dispatch center.
“911, where’s your emergency?”
911 dispatchers answer your calls on what might be the toughest day of your life…
ELMIRA, NY (WETM) – In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we are recognizing the dispatchers of our area in our First Responder Appreciation segment.
Public Safety Telecommunicators, the 911 dispatchers, are a vital part of an emergency response. They are some of the heroes that are not seen. Through assessment and coordination of each situation, the 911 dispatcher links callers in distress to the correct emergency services needed for rapid response times…
For immediate releaseBERKLEY — Chief Scott Fournier, on behalf of Berkley Fire Rescue, wishes to recognize Berkley’s public safety dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
During the week of April 11-17, public safety agencies take time to reflect on the critical role telecommunications professionals play in supporting first responders. The week, sponsored by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International, honors the thousands of men and women across the country who respond to emergency calls, dispatch first responders and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to residents…
