by ECC Editor | Apr 13, 2022 | Comm Center News
HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS (HQMC), Washington, D.C. – In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 10-16, 2022), the U.S. Marine Corps invites community members to celebrate those who connect us to critical resources in our moments of need. Throughout the everchanging conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, public safety telecommunicators have continued to answer the call, supporting the overall safety of our communities. We encourage you to recognize these individuals by participating in the 911 Telecommunicator Tree of Life (https://911treeoflife.org/) project.
The Tree of Life website provides an easy and visual way to recognize the dedication, commitment and impact of our 911 telecommunicators. This concept has been used in 911 call centers nationwide to celebrate successes with a new “leaf,” recognizing the lives impacted through quick dispatching of public safety help or calm instructions about how to tie a tourniquet, provide CPR or even deliver a baby… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 13, 2022 | Comm Center News
Every year during the second week of April, the telecommunications personnel in the public safety community are recognized with National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
At the Provincial Communications Centre in North Bay (PCCNB), the time is taken to celebrate and thank our professional, hard-working Communications Operators who have dedicated their careers to serving the public.
PCCNB provides call-taking and dispatch services to North East Region OPP Detachments as well as several First Nations Police Services…
by ECC Editor | Apr 13, 2022 | Comm Center News
Every year, during the second week of April, the telecommunications personnel in the public safety community are honoured.
Public safety is integral to the quality of life in our communities, and this week-long event is a time to recognize, celebrate and thank those who dedicate their lives to serving the public. It is a week set aside so everyone can be made aware of their hard work and dedication and bring greater awareness of 9-1-1 best practices.
“The respect I have for our dedicated and professional communicators working with Peel Regional Police is immeasurable. You speak with people on their worst days and nights while communicating vital information to our officers. Thank you for everything you do; it matters and makes a difference.” said Chief Nishan Duraiappa… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 13, 2022 | Comm Center News
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The week of April 10th through April 16th, 2022, is National Public Safety Telecommunicators‘ Week, officially marking the time each year when we formally acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all Telecommunicators and Call–Takers.
Telecommunications personnel are the critical lifeline for our Department. Their efforts often mean the difference between life and death. They answer call after call, day and night, as their voices and actions guide both citizens and law enforcement alike in the most trying of circumstances. Telecommunicators are often the unseen and unsung heroes of emergency services. Very few professions are required to know so much, and tasked with so much grave responsibility. Our Telecommunicators affect people’s lives on a daily basis… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 13, 2022 | Comm Center News
The Palouse’s regional emergency dispatch center is celebrating National Telecommunicator Week this week.
Whitcom reports that their dispatchers answered nearly 91,000 phone calls last year and entered nearly 65,000 calls for service and completed nearly 1,500 hundred hours of training. In recent weeks dispatchers Carly Collings and Ashleigh Witt received a commendation from Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins for an April 5th call. Chief Jenkins honored the dispatchers for providing an excellent flow of information during the incident. 17-year Whitcom dispatcher Jamie Keller received the first ever dispatcher of the year award from the American Legion…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 13, 2022 | Comm Center News
SANTA CRUZ, CA — The California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) public safety dispatchers are the unseen first responder professionals serving as the essential link between the public and emergency personnel in times of crisis. To highlight their indispensable service, the CHP joins public safety agencies throughout the country in recognizing April 10-16, 2022, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week.
“I want to formally thank the hundreds of women and men serving as public safety operators and dispatchers,” said CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray…
