by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
BUCKHANNON — Often, we forget about the true “first responders” – our 911 telecommunications personnel in the public safety community. The second week of April is dedicated to honoring 911 center workers, formally known as “National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.” The week of April 12-18 is intended to bring awareness to their hard work and dedication, because it often goes unnoticed.
According to the National Day Calendar website, “An estimated 240 million calls are made to 9-1-1 in the U.S. each year. In many areas, 80% …
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
Unsung heroes are being celebrated this week: 911 dispatchers. April 12-18 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
The Joint Communication Center employs 13 full-time dispatchers, with a new hire starting Monday, said JCC Communications Director Rachel Pensick.
Although dispatchers generally stay at their console during their 12-hour shifts, they utilize four to six screens while handling non-emergency calls for the Platte
by ECC Editor | Apr 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
HARR – It’s National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Officials say it takes a special person to answer emergency calls and to listen to a person at their worst moment.
Emergency 9-1-1 dispatchers are the silent heroes. A lifeline most callers never get to meet. Often times they’re the first ones on the scene of a crime, crash or fire. Not physically, but through a phone… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
GREENSBORO, N.C. — It’s National Telecommunicator’s Week, and our local 911 operators are celebrating with a great challenge!
RapidDeploy launched the challenge.
“We know that this has been a challenging time for telecommunicators and first responders, but we also know that sometimes heroes need a break,” RapidDeploy said in a Facebook post. “The challenge, if you dare to accept it, is to come together as a PSAP, to put together a short 30 second video introducing… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
Sheriff: ‘Our jobs are made a lot easier by the work they do’
MECOSTA, OSCEOLA COUNTIES — Police agencies throughout Mecosta and Osceola counties are taking some time this week to thank those who work with them on the front line of emergencies in honor of Dispatcher Appreciation Week.
“Our central dispatch is an integral part of public safety,” said Mecosta County Sheriff Todd Purcell. “They do an excellent job getting the proper…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 16, 2020 | Comm Center News
During statewide, national, or even global incidents, public safety dispatchers provide a calm, professional voice and an essential link for the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the public. To highlight their service, the CHP joins other law enforcement agencies to recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12 through 18, 2020.
“Telecommunications professionals continue to provide an indispensable service for public safety,” CHP Commissioner Warren Stanley said. “With recent events, now more than ever, our…
