LENOIR – Caldwell County Emergency Services is celebrating the second full week of April (April 10-16) as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This week recognizes the true first responders, the telecommunicators of the 911 Communications Division.
The absolute first line of the public safety net, telecommunicators are the calm voice on the other end of the line when anyone is forced to call 911…
Cassandra Bendig’s daily work requirements can range from helping with a baby delivery, to giving instructions on how to perform CPR.
The 34-year-old is one of 18 communications specialists at Medical Communications Centre North. With a background in Kinesiology, and a former football trainer with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, she credits a current co-worker for helping her find the job she’s been doing for the past six years.
“A friend of mine told me about it, I didnt actually know this profession existed. I thought there was just 911,” she said… READ MORE
MALONE — The Franklin County Office of Emergency Services hosted an event Wednesday afternoon to recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
“Franklin County is fortunate to have an exceptional team of dedicated dispatchers who are committed to our communities and first responders in their time of need,” Emergency Services Director and Fire Coordinator Ricky Provost said.
Last week, The Franklin County Board of Legislators unanimously voted in favor to proclaim the week of April 10 to 16 National Dispatchers Week…
Dispatchers are very rarely ever seen but provide a critical service to their communities
The Jackson County Sun and our community paid tribute to our county dispatchers in our March 30, 2022 issue. Sheriff Paul Hays and Judge Shane Gabbard both applaud our local dispatchers for the vital work they do for our community. In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) are recognizing dispatchers who answer the call daily to provide assistance and assurance to citizens of the commonwealth…
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (WIBW) – Dispatchers are the calm voice on the other end of the phone call when an emergency arises.
Geary County has 9 full time dispatchers who share the responsibility of talking to the community member, while contacting the proper emergency response units to head to the scene.
The dispatchers answer calls around the clock helping the caller in what may be that person’s worst day.
Dispatchers also collect as much information about the situation as possible, to help provide the best response to each situation…
PAPILLION — Seven members of the Sarpy County 911 dispatch team were recognized for their heroic efforts at the Sarpy County Board of Commissioners Tuesday afternoon meeting on April 12.
Three dispatchers — Teresa Smith, Nautica Geislar and Dallas Keffer — were on hand to receive a Life Saving Award from Megan Paschall, training and quality assurance coordinator and incident dispatch team leader.
All of the award winners coached members of the public by phone to administer cardio pulmonary resuscitation effectively… READ MORE
