911 Emergency Dispatcher, Mentor, Ohio

911 Emergency Dispatcher, Mentor, Ohio

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Jobs

City of Mentor

911 Emergency Dispatcher Full Time/Part Time Positions Available

The City of Mentor is seeking Part-time and Full-time Emergency Communications Dispatchers responsible for processing emergency calls from the public and dispatching emergency units. Work entails exercising judgment in coordinating responses to situations which may affect the lives and safety of the public, police, and fire personnel. Work relies heavily on the use of complex computer and technical equipment. Advance multi-tasking skills are necessary. Must be able to work rotating shifts and some weekends and holidays. High school graduate or GED required. Prior dispatch, customer service and computer experience preferred…

Communications/911 Dispatch | Wexford County Michigan

Communications/911 Dispatch | Wexford County Michigan

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Comm Center News

In March of 2020, Wexford County Central Dispatch moved into a new state of the art 911 Communications Center located in Cadillac, the communications center is staffed 24/7 365 days a year with 2 dispatchers on duty at all times. Wexford County Central Dispatch provides fire, police and medical dispatching services for all Wexford County emergency service agencies. We replaced our legacy analog phone system with an IP based system that brings enhanced redundancy and survivability in support of Next Generation 911 concepts, including Text to 911. We also replaced antiquated radio consoles with new Zetron Max dispatch positions, using the Michigan Public Safety Communication System (MPSCS), and all agencies have switched to 800MHz radio and paging devices within Wexford County…

Fr. Co. Celebrates E911 Dispatcher Appreciation Week (GA)

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Comm Center News

This week is Franklin County E911 Dispatcher Appreciation Week.“Dispatchers provide an indispensable service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year,” said Franklin County e911 Director Ryan Parks.

Next week is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week but Franklin County has chosen to recognize its dispatchers and emergency personnel a week early…

Board of Commissioners Approves Funding for Walkway Improvements, County 911 Software Maintenance (NJ)

Board of Commissioners Approves Funding for Walkway Improvements, County 911 Software Maintenance (NJ)

by | Apr 5, 2021 | Comm Center News

HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ – At its March 16 meeting, the Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners approved funding of (not-to-exceed) $47,741.49 to vendor Murray Paving & Concrete to construct and complete walkway improvements at the Rt. 12 Hunterdon County Complex’s dog park, in Raritan Township.

The Rt. 12 complex is also currently used for the Hunterdon County Health Department’s drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinics…

‘A danger to public safety’: St. Louis 911 manager speaks out about understaffing (MO)

‘A danger to public safety’: St. Louis 911 manager speaks out about understaffing (MO)

by | Apr 5, 2021 | Comm Center News

A report found 30% of 911 calls were put on hold last year, but Dispatch Manager Maureen Ramsey said the problem goes even deeper.

A blue spinning light once flashed in the St. Louis police 911 dispatch center whenever someone calling with an emergency was waiting on the line.

When the light activated, Maureen Ramsey knew it might be someone cowering for safety or scared for a family member’s life. In her 44 years with the department’s communications division, she’s most proud that dispatchers are the first voice callers hear assuring them help is on the way…