Chagrin Valley Dispatcher Credited With Saving Choking Dog’s Life (OH)

by | Mar 2, 2021 | Comm Center News

SOLON, OH — Marra Wargo may have never anticipated that her prior experience working at a veterinarian clinic would pay dividends in her current role as a Chagrin Valley dispatcher.

But it’s not every day that a local resident calls 911 saying that her dog is having difficulty breathing after choking on a bone. Enter Wargo, who was lauded by Chagrin County officials for her quick thinking and for going beyond the call of duty for her assistance in helping the woman who called seeking help for her dog last month…

County Commissioners honor Central Communications dispatcher, Delran Police Officer for baby delivery during snow storm (NJ)

by | Mar 2, 2021 | Comm Center News

WESTAMPTON – The Burlington County Board of County Commissioners honored a Burlington County Central Communications dispatcher and Delran police officer for their roles in the safe delivery of a healthy baby girl during a snowstorm.

The three-day storm between Jan. 31-Feb. 2 dumped more than 10 inches on parts of the county and kept the dispatchers at Burlington County Central Communications plenty busy. More than 1,000 emergency calls were fielded by the call center and dispatchers assisted with more than 2,700 police, fire and EMS incidents…

Bill forcing tax negotiations between SpBill forcing tax negotiations between Spokane city and county on emergency communications passes House (WA)

by | Mar 2, 2021 | Comm Center News

OLYMPIA – The county-led Spokane Regional Emergency Communications agency and the city of Spokane may soon be forced to reach an agreement on how to form one emergency communications agency to determine how certain tax revenue is used.

Despite opposition from Spokane-area Republicans, the state House of Representatives passed Monday a bill that sponsor Spokane Democrat Rep. Marcus Ricccelli says simply fixes a “timing issue” with how counties and cities currently decide when to form an emergency communications agency. The bill passed on partisan lines, 56-41…

Emergency Communications Technician Shift Supervisor Job, Washington, DC

by | Mar 2, 2021 | Jobs

As an Emergency Communications Technician Shift Supervisor, you will ensure the effective dispatch of emergency and communication centers calls for the Airports Authority.

Serves in the Public Safety Communications Center (PSCC) of the Office of Public Safety, located at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Performs as first-level supervisor for a shift of Emergency Communications Technicians (ECTs), ensuring call in-take and proper dispatch of police, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) communications for Airports Authority locations, or to mutual aid jurisdictions. When required, performs call-taking/dispatch duties. Performs related functions…

POLICE DISPATCHER Job at Army Installation Management Command (MD)

by | Mar 2, 2021 | Jobs

Responsibilities

  • In this position you will serve as a Police Dispatcher at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
  • Providing around the clock 24/7 emergency police, fire, guard, and medical services to the public by answering emergency 911 calls and dispatching appropriate personnel and equipment.
  • Responsible for the control of all emergency response patrols (police, fire, and ambulance) to include, but not limited to, the dispatching of, rendering assistance/guidance to, and the supplying of critical information to the patrol units…