MVRDA telecommunicators recognized by county (NM)

DOÑA ANA COUNTY – The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners recognized Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority telecommunicators by proclaiming the second week of April in their honor at their regular meeting Tuesday, April 13.

“We are very grateful to all first responders for their work, especially with the unforeseen and challenging circumstances we have all faced, through the pandemic,” said County Manager Fernando Macias… READ MORE

Tioga County making progress on emergency communications system (NY)

Tioga County making progress on emergency communications system (NY)

OWEGO (WBNG) — It’s National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and Tioga County is making strides to make the job a bit easier for first responders to keep everyone safe.

They are moving forward with a long-awaited upgrade to their emergency communications system.

Mike Simmons, Director of Emergency Services says their current system is a patchwork which makes it difficult for dispatchers, and responding agencies to communicate…

Lowndes County 911 observes telecommunicators week (GA)

VALDOSTA – Lowndes County 911 is observing the second full week of April (April 11-17) as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. 

The week, sponsored by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International and celebrated annually, “honors the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment and render life-saving assistance to the world’s citizens,” county officials said in a statement…

Albany 911 dispatcher staffing shortage continues (NY)

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — This week is National Public safety Telecommunicators week, a time dedicated to honoring those who answer our emergency calls and help keep us safe.

But as CBS6 has reported for many months now, dispatchers in the city of Albany say their calls for help are not being answered, as their staffing crisis continues.

I sat down again with one member of the unit, whose identity we are protecting…

Monroe County Central Dispatch celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week (MI)

Monroe County Central Dispatch celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week (MI)

This sign will be on display all week just outside the Monroe County Central Dispatch building. The text says "Between the Thin Red Line and the Thin Blue Line lies the Thinnest Gold Line that represents those who are rarely seen, but mostly heard. Thank you, Dispatchers. Nerves of Steel. Hearts of Gold. The Calm Voice in the Dark."
Supervisor Dave Morgan, who has been employed with Monroe County since 2002, views records and data systems inside Central Dispatch, where all 911 calls are received.

An outdoor greeting sign is on display this week just outside the Monroe County Central  Dispatch building at 987 S. Raisinville Road.

The sign honors Monroe County’s 911 dispatchers, and is in honor of April 11-17 as   National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week – 911 Dispatcher Week

As Donna L. Kuti, Central Dispatch Director, said, the agency does something for the employees every year in keeping with the campaign. This year, she decided to rent a big sign that both employees and passers-by could see and read…