911 calls skyrocket during 2020 and response to pandemic (IN)

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The first annual report from a public agency detailing the impact of COVID-19 in the Columbus area in 2020 shows emergency responses were up significantly due to medical emergencies from the virus.

The number of calls received by the Bartholomew County E911 Emergency Operations Center in 2020 was unbelievable, Bartholomew County Commissioner Tony London said…

Police Dispatcher, Santa Fe College Police Department (FL)

The SFPD is seeking a Police Dispatcher to facilitate essential communications in person, via phone, and over the radio with both on- and off-campus law enforcement as well as the public. In addition to radio dispatching, the Police Dispatcher is responsible for department record keeping and providing assistance at a high profile front desk that requires shift work with periodic rotations, including nights and weekends…

King County 911 Communications Specialist in Renton, WA

General job duties are as listed but not limited to the following:

  • Receive, prioritize, and route emergency and non-emergency calls (such as citizen concerns or complaints) from the public, transfer calls and calls received directly from other agencies.   
  • Enter non-emergent caller’s information and dispatches according to priority or transfer/refer to the appropriate agency. Gather information from calling parties and enters the type, location, source and all information for emergency calls into Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System…  

Newsroom: Arlington Emergency Communications Center Leads Nation In Remote Call-Taking, Dispatching & Supervision (VA)

On Wednesday, Jan. 13, the Arlington County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) became one of the first centers in the nation to implement capabilities that allow fire and emergency medical services (EMS) dispatchers and supervisors to deliver critical emergency communications services no matter where they are.

Now, Arlington Fire-EMS dispatchers and supervisors are able work from a remote location, including from home. New capabilities in the 9-1-1 system allow for remote call-taking, dispatch, and supervision—breaking new ground in decentralizing and distributing public safety emergency communications…

Police/Fire 911 Dispatcher (OH)

To establish an Eligible List for the classification of Police/Fire 911 Dispatcher, the City of Middletown will conduct an open competitive examination. All applicants will be required to take a written and listening examination on Saturday, February 20, 2021.   Primary responsibilities for this position include receiving, dispatching, and processing calls and messages for police, fire and rescue services. Dispatchers rotate through three separate shifts.  Qualified candidates selected for further processing will complete interview, typing exam, background check, polygraph exams, and a psychological assessment…