(KAIT) - There are several ways to say ‘thank you’ to the heartfelt people who answer all our 911 calls. The city of Jonesboro is asking community members to join the “Adopt a Dispatcher ...

They are emergency medical dispatchers (EMDs). During April 13–19, let’s take a symbolic pause and celebrate these headset heroes as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW).

(Photo by Amber Phipps) The allocation of funds to municipal police departments under a proposed consolidated 911 center was discussed at Thursday’s Washington County Commission meeting.

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. — A 911 caller in Chatham County, Georgia had a very hard time getting through to dispatchers when he thought someone was breaking into his home. When he finally did get ...

EAU CLAIRE — On the week of April 13, Eau Claire 911 Dispatch will be celebrating, alongside call centers throughout the country, more than 50 years of service during the annual National ...

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A new father was in shock after he called 911 about a potential intruder at his Georgia home, only to later hear the dispatcher talk about a breakfast sandwich. “I really couldn’t believe it ...

(The Center Square) – Spokane County’s emergency dispatch system inched one step closer to a major financial shakeup after state lawmakers passed a bill on Wednesday that critics say could ...

(The Center Square) – Spokane County’s emergency dispatch system inched one step closer to a major financial shakeup after state lawmakers passed a bill on Wednesday that critics say could upend its ...

The Trumbull County 911 dispatch center receives over 200,000 calls each year. Malloy said updated technology is essential for the dispatchers. “Technology increases rapidly. If you don't keep ...

A Georgia man called 911 when he thought someone was breaking into his home — but he heard the dispatcher ordering breakfast from McDonald’s on the other end of the line, according to a report.