Hays Police Lt. Jeff Ridgway, Chief Don Scheibler, Lt. Brandon Wright, and Deputy Chief Brian Dawson look on as dispatch employees post for pictures with city commissioners Thursday as part of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.
Hays police officers gave a standing ovation Thursday night for their emergency dispatchers following Mayor Sandy Jacobs’ proclamation celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunications Week in Hays.
CUMBERLAND — The Allegany County Department of Emergency Services is recognizing the work of 24 dispatchers at its 911 Joint Communications Center in conjunction with National Telecommunications Week.
In 2020, county dispatchers received 140,458 calls, many of which put the dispatcher on the spot as a critical resource in life and death situations.
“It takes a special person to become a dispatcher,” James Pyles, Allegany County Emergency Services director, said…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A baby will come into the world at its own pace. Sometimes the baby is born after the due date. Sometimes they come early. For one woman, the baby came before she could get inside a hospital, but luckily a nurse was within earshot of the woman and the woman’s husband and knew just what to do. [VIDEO]
AUGUSTA (WFXG) – The week of April 11-17 is dedicated to the people who help us through our emergencies. It’s National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.
It’s a career that keeps the dispatchers at Gold Cross EMS busy. In fact, in just two minutes, the center is likely to receive at least five emergency calls. However, that only scratches the surface. In 2020, Gold Cross EMS got more than 62,000 emergency calls alone…
Each year, the second week of April is celebrated at National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring those who dedicate their lives to serving the public.
Telecommunication personnel work as 911 operators evaluating incoming emergency calls and sending information to the appropriate department to dispatch emergency services to assist you.
For Wendy Badia, who has worked as a 911 dispatcher for Broome County for over 20 years, this week is important to show that her profession is more than just answering the phone…
Learn about current efforts to continue to protect the 4.9 GHz Band for public safety as well as recent filings, key decisions impacting these efforts, and how you can support PSSA’s initiative to protect the 4.9 GHz band for public safety.
