Lorain County recognizes 911 dispatchers as first responders

The Lorain County Commissioners’ meeting Jan 16 opened with a formal proclamation recognizing 911 dispatchers as first ...

Butler County 911 dispatchers adopt AI platform to speed up emergency response

Butler County 911 officials say new technology is helping first responders get to emergencies faster.
WITN

911 dispatchers with the Jacksonville Police Department reflect on job’s stressors

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 some ...
WLNS.com

County leaders aiming to ease 911 dispatcher shortage

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Ingham County leaders are currently discussing a possible half-million-dollar contract to ease the staffing shortage they’re dealing with at the 911 dispatch center. Ingham ...
Hoodline

St. Charles County Celebrates Emergency Dispatchers, Announces Job Openings for Lifeline Roles

St. Charles County, Missouri recognizes emergency dispatchers and seeks to hire more, offering training and competitive ...
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‘Isn’t here to take your job:’ Volusia County’s 911 center uses AI system to handle non-emergency calls

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Inside Volusia County’s 911 communications center, a new voice is answering the phones and it’s not human. “Ava,” short for Automated Virtual Agent, is an artificial ...
Public Opinion

Could your 911 dispatcher help deliver a baby? These did

Two Franklin County 911 dispatchers were honored for helping deliver babies over the phone, according to a community announcement. Sherry Cochran and Payden Miller received the Emergency Health ...