by ECC Editor | Apr 12, 2022 | Articles, Comm Center News
More than 35,000 people die each year in traffic crashes, and there’s no doubt that number would be higher if there was not 911 to call when a crash happens. This is one of the reasons that the National 911 Program is housed in NHTSA’s Office of Emergency Medical Services. Another reason: when you call 911, it’s just not about 911 telecommunicators providing help over the phone, but often getting help to your location.
Speaking of 911 telecommunicators, now is the time to tell them thanks — it’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This year’s celebration starts April 10 and runs through April 16. National 911 organizations and federal agencies are all recognizing the role of 911 with a variety of ideas, like 911 Tree of Life, CISA, and sending messages on social media… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 12, 2022 | Comm Center News
The Culpeper County Board of Supervisors has declared April 10-April 16 National Public Safety Tele-communicators Week in Culpeper recognition of the important work being done every day by local E911 Dispatch Center staff.
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management announced it is pleased to honor tele-communicators across the commonwealth for the special week observed every second week in April to recognize and celebrate the work of tele-communicators helping to save millions of lives every day… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 11, 2022 | Comm Center News
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — According to the Louisiana State Police Facebook page, April 10th through the 16th is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
While we appreciate our telecommunicators every day, we would like to highlight their duties and show some extra gratitude. These men and women are one of the most important parts of the law enforcement profession. When someone in need dials 9-1-1, the first person they will speak to is a telecommunicator. These calls range from the simple report of a roadway hazard to a life changing event such as a medical emergency or a serious traffic crash… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 11, 2022 | Comm Center News
Good evening, Mr. Chairman and Members of the Board and Ms. Mull. I would like to start with thanking you all for allowing me to speak to you this evening in reference to National 9-1-1 Awareness and Education Month as well as National Telecommunicator Week.
To say it has been a very trying year, may just be a small understatement.
Our team of dedicated Telecommunicators at ECOM have been hit hard with round two of the Pandemic as well as the normal daily tragedies our County has faced head on.
Our team has reached out to Schools, Public Outreach (when permitted) and through social media to educate the Public on 9-1-1 Services… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 9, 2022 | Comm Center News
Employees of the Schuylkill County Communications Center were recognized at Wednesday’s commissioners meeting.
“We had a situation Monday the 28th where Interstate 81 north became a mess,” commissioners Chairman Barron L. Hetherington said. Six people died when 80 vehicles became involved in a pileup March 28 during a snow squall. The investigation continues… READ MORE
