911 dispatchers articles

  • 911: What's your emergency?

    National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is observed each April to honor the dedication of first response emergency dispatchers for the critical service they provide. Dispatchers at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. provide crucial support to first responders both on and off the installation, handling more than 5,000 emergency calls annually.

  • Montgomery County applauds 911 center telecommunicators

    “And they just know when they call in they’re getting the best help in the world, I would say right here in Montgomery County. When they call us they know we help provide the resources they need. We’re going to help them anyway we can," says 911 Telecommunicator Derrell Buxton.

  • Guardian Award honors Union Pacific dispatchers

    Omaha, Neb. — Recognizing the vital role played by its train dispatchers when it comes to safe operations, the Union Pacific Railroad has presented its Guardian Award to nearly 300 dispatchers for their work in 2023. The honored dispatchers work in three locations – Omaha, Neb., San Bernardino, Calif., and Spring, Texas. UP train dispatchers, []Read More