They’re the first to hear our panicked cries. Without them, no one will come to our rescue in an emergency, but as some dispatchers tell FOX 17 News, it’s time for them to be rescued, but no one’s listening.
“They see the fireman. They see the policeman. They don’t see the dispatcher ever,” said a Metro Nashville dispatcher who doesn’t want to be identified. The dispatcher says Metro dispatchers are spread thin and…
WINNEBAGO COUNTY (WLUK) — A jump in accidental 911 calls has several local sheriff’s offices reminding folks to be more careful.
“I would say that we take at least anywhere from 20-50 a day,” said Kyle Nachman.
Nachman is a 911 dispatcher at the Winnebago County Communication Center, where staff responded to 2,038 accidental 911 calls in 2019 alone…
BUNNELL — A tone went out over the Flagler County emergency service radio feed Thursday morning heralding a special announcement.
It was followed by the familiar voice of longtime radio dispatcher Cherie Doggett, who began her career as a public safety communications specialist in October 1989.
Doggett, whose radio identifier is “CS90,” was signing off with her final call. It was likely one of the most emotional…
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) – After 40 years of public service, the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Springfield post is saying ‘Happy Retirement’ to their senior dispatcher.
Tom Farris’ retirement doesn’t just mean the OSP post in Springfield is losing one of their best employees, it means they’re also losing decades of irreplaceable experience.
It’s hard to tell how many calls Farris has answered as a dispatcher in his 19 years with the Highway…
911 dispatchers are often the first group to respond in the event of an emergency. These life-saving professionals are not only responsible for quickly gathering information and dispatching emergency personnel, but also provide instructions on medical interventions, prioritize calls, and take control of stressful situations while remaining calm and organized.
This fast-paced career is an ideal fit for those who are interested in healthcare, find themselves keeping calm under…
A New Year’s Day fire that roared through the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department in Alpine destroyed the headquarters, leaving 34 officers and dispatcher to work Friday out of trailers setup nearby as command posts.
“We lost everything,” police Chief Steven Shallop said Friday. “The police department has been wiped out.”
No injuries were reported in the fire, which began about 11:45 a.m. in the police department on Alpine Approach Road.
Shortly after the fire began, Dispatcher Cassandra Kinney, who doubles…
