National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2025 is April 13-19. The week is designed to show appreciation for 911 ...

It takes a special person not only to do the job of the 911 dispatcher, remaining cool under pressure for 12-hour shifts, but also to accept not knowing what becomes of the people you’re helping ...

Last Sunday morning at 5:47 a.m., Luzerne County dispatcher Kaylary Santos answered a 911 call from Luzerne Borough about a woman having a baby in active labor. “This call came in, and it was ...

In a week that saw the Trump administration take on fights with the courts, higher education and the Federal Reserve, it ...

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week shows appreciation towards people like 911 dispatchers. Answering calls daily as a 911 dispatcher can feel heavy during ...

multiple skills are required to be a 911 dispatcher. “Empathy. Empathy is a big one,” Roszel said. “Multitasking, you need a love for your community and a love for helping people.” ...

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 14-18, honors dispatchers who assess a situation and dispatch emergency ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The 911 call takers and dispatchers who go above and beyond to keep Chicago safe were recognized on Thursday morning. "You are the heartbeat of our city. We know the work you are ...

We are at the 911 dispatch center in the city of Warren, to celebrate the men and women who assist you in times of need. When you call 911, someone like Laura answers the phone.

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) recognized its 911 dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. The Sheriff’s Office staffed dispatchers 24/7.