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TN legislature passes resolution recognizing 911 dispatchers as first responders
Tracy Carroll with Monroe County Emergency Services 911 said she has answered over 20,000 calls since she started at her role ...
'Every day, there's a chance that I get to save someone's life' | 911 dispatchers recognized as first responders in TN
Tracy Carroll with Monroe County Emergency Services 911 said she has answered over 20,000 calls since she started at her role ...
911 dispatcher accused of ordering McDonald’s when dealing with home invasion call: ‘Mhmm…McGriddle’
Dylan Johnson called 911 on Valentine’s Day after his wife feared that someone was trying to break into their home. After ...
Panicked Dad Calls 911 About Potential Intruder, Then Hears Dispatcher Appearing to Order Breakfast
When Dylan Johnson called 911 after his wife said someone was "snooping" around their home, he heard the dispatcher ...
Fresno approves nearly $13M contract for new 911 call center
The Fresno City Council awarded a construction contract to a San Diego company for its newest 911 emergency call center. The ...
911 dispatch to celebrate over 50 years of service next week
On the week of April 13 911 Dispatch will be celebrating, alongside call centers throughout the country, more than 50 years of service during the annual National Telecommunicator Week. “The first 911 ...
‘Mhmm…McGriddle’: 911 dispatcher accused of ordering breakfast while answering emergency call
SAVANNAH, Ga. ( WTOC /Gray News) - A dispatcher in Georgia is accused of ordering breakfast while answering a 911 call. On ...
Final vote on 911 tax bill could fracture Spokane's regional dispatch network
Spokane County’s emergency dispatch system inched one step closer to a major financial shakeup after state lawmakers passed a ...
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911 center updates: County officials talk funding under combined 911 program
Washington County commissioners brought 911 dispatch funding back to the table for discussion at Thursday’s meeting. The ...
Emergency crews, Life Lion helicopter respond to Perry County house fire
A Perry County house fire that 911 dispatchers said entrapped at least one person resulted in a dozen emergency vehicles and ...
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911 dispatcher recorded saying something very inappropriate while answering burglary call
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 ...