MERIDIAN, Idaho — This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, or in other words, 911 Dispatcher Appreciation Week. It is a time dedicated to thanking our 911 dispatchers for the ...

PROPERTY, AS WELL. JUST SHOCKING. AND AT THE STATE CAPITOL, THE HOUSE PASSED LEGISLATION THAT NOW CLASSIFIES 911 DISPATCHERS AS EMERGENCY RESPONDERS. STATE REPRESENTATIVES JESSICA BYNUM AND DAN ...

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 ...

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 ...

A 911 dispatcher in Georgia was caught on tape multitasking on the job, casually putting in her breakfast order while also answering active burglary call. Dylan Johnson dialed emergency services ...

“We’re screaming for help, and we need everyone’s support,” said one 911 dispatcher, who didn’t want to show his face on camera out of fear of retaliation. He says his colleagues are ...

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.” ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) - A dispatcher in Georgia is accused of ordering breakfast while answering a 911 call. On Valentine’s Day, Dylan Johnson called 911 when he thought someone was ...

Butler County Sheriff's Office honored 911 dispatchers with a "Wacky Tacky Day" during National Dispatcher Appreciation Week.