by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 13, 2021 | Comm Center News
Public safety communications officers, commonly know as 911 dispatchers, play a vital role in protecting the life and property of Barton County citizens, a role only heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic. That is the crux of a proclamation adopted by the County Commission Monday morning marking this as National Public Safety Communications Officers Week.
“Most of the time, the dispatcher is rarely thought of or recognized as the first line of help,” 911 Director Dena Popp said…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 13, 2021 | Comm Center News
The City of Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 11-17, as part of National 9-1-1 Education Month to honor the outstanding contributions of the City's 9-1-1 workforce and other essential personnel. On Wednesday, April 14 and Thursday, April 15, OEMC will acknowledge the accomplishments and achievements within its 9-1-1 division from the past year with an awards ceremony during the roll call for each watch…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 13, 2021 | Comm Center News
This week is Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and The Courier is highlighting Logan County 911 dispatchers.
Regan Dahm knows that calling 911 for an emergency currently occurring can be stressful, scary and overwhelming.
“The Emergency Telecommunicators here at Logan Dispatch will have a calming voice to get you through the situation until responders arrive on scene. It is important to stay calm, listen and answer the questions asked by the Telecommunicator for us to collect accurate answers to pass along to the appropriate responding personnel,” said Dahm…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 13, 2021 | Comm Center News
The City of Statesville is celebrating April 11-17, 2021 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and taking time to recognize the men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals, and render lifesaving assistance to Statesville citizens every day.
Kimberly Arbogast, division manager, oversees Statesville’s Communication Center and Records Division which is a part of the police department. The division has two supervisors and 10 telecommunicators. Also housed in this division are the records unit and parking enforcement.
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 13, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is being celebrated April 11-17 by Bryan County 911.
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…
