New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer congratulated New Castle County’s Emergency Communications Chief Emergency Jefferey P. Miller on being recognized by The International Academies of Emergency Dispatch as an Accredited Center of Excellence for emergency medical dispatching…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – They deal with everything from delivering babies to car crashes. 911 dispatchers need to know a little bit of everything for emergency situations. This week, area dispatchers have been honored as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
The week to honor dispatchers started back in 1994 and was signed into law by former President Bill Clinton. It’s always held the second week of April. The week traces back to 1981 when it was launched by a sheriff’s department in 1981 before gaining national traction…
They’re there when you need them during a crisis: 911 dispatchers. This week, we’re thanking the hard-working men and women in telecommunications.
“We’re that front line that’s behind the phone that nobody ever sees,” said Margaret Haugan, PSAP manager.
“911 what’s your emergency?”…
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. —
This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is saying thank you to its communications team.
While she can’t see the callers on the other line, for more than 20 years, Ashley Conrad has heard many of the first moments of an emergency.,,
CRESCO – This week is a time to celebrate those who dedicate their lives to serving the public. It is a week that should be set aside so everyone can be made aware of their hard work and dedication.
An estimated 240 million calls are made to 9-1-1 in the U.S. each year. In many areas, 80% or more are from wireless devices…
