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A Boulder County 911 dispatcher has been given an award for saving a life after helping the parents of a newborn baby perform CPR over the phone.

Boulder 911 dispatcher helps parents save newborn with CPR over the phone A Boulder County 911 dispatcher has been given an award for saving a life after helping the parents of a newborn baby perform CPR over the phone.

"Dispatchers do the exact same work, they
do the same hours and they don't always get the attention they deserve. They want to help people. We want to make sure they are recognized for that," said Duran.

Behind the scenes: Oro Valley Police Department recognizing hard work of 911 dispatchers National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is recognized during the second week in April.

Remember, without our call-takers, we would not get the help we needed in an emergency. Thank you call-takers today and every day for helping get the right emergency help to the people who need it.

We LOVE our calltakers & dispatchers! They are the golden glue that holds everything together when things seem to be falling apart. Thank you for all you do! Happy Telecommunicator Week!

“It’s a job with lots of stress, communication, and responsibility, but one where on most days, Krueger feels like she is making a difference.”

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week shines spotlight on hard work of local dispatchers - Channel3000.com Emergencies of all kinds require efficient communication among first responders, and there are people behind the scenes who work together to get those crews on-scene.

Recognizing our unsung heroes. ❤️

Sheriff recognizes unsung heroes behind 911 calls - American Press They are the heart behind the voice. Rarely seen, but always heard. They’re calm in the darkest hours. Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter They are the dispatchers behind the scene. The Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office celebrated the unsung heroes Tuesday as part of Natio...

Check out this awesome message from NPEF with great educational info!

Text to 9-1-1 allows individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or those with speech impairment direct access to 9-1-1. Text to 9-1-1 may also be used in emergency situations where it is not safe to place a voice call to 9-1-1. Check with your local public safety agency to see if text-to-9-1-1 is available in your area. Call if you can, text if you can't.

"A dispatcher is generally the first point of contact the actual first responder and the unseen hero behind the scenes.

Their job is thankless, and they deserve this week of recognition and honor."

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week This week, we take time to honor those who are on the other end of the phone line during an emergency.

Read the latest blog in honor of 9-1-1 Education Month and National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

The Perfect Time for 9-1-1 Education Month and Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Cell Phone Sally and 9-1-1 Public Education and Services including: 911 Safety, Public Educators of Texas, 911 Kids, 911 mascot, 911 video safety

Thank you 9-1-1 telecommunicators for all you do!

April 10 - 22 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This week honors the men and women who answer emergency 9-1-1 calls, dispatch first responders and provide life-saving instructions for citizens calling for help. You are truly the first first responders. Thank you for the job you do!

Don’t forget to thank a 9-1-1 telecommunicator this week! ❤️

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Governor Abbott encourages all Texans to learn more about the vital role these professionals play in our everyday lives.

Happy Friday! Don't forget, next week marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

April is 9-1-1 Education Month. Take some time to teach your children what to do in an emergency. Here are a few tips:

1. Remain calm
2. Speak clearly
3. Give the 9-1-1 call taker the address where help is needed
4. Stay on the phone and answer the call takers questions. don't hang up until the call taker tells you to do so.
5. Keep yourself safe

Cell Phone Sally teaches children how to use 9-1-1 when they need police, the fire department, or an ambulance in a video called 9-1-1: Getting Help Is Easy. Check it out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ntdwyY3B8c

9-1-1 TC honored for helping save a man’s life!

Sequim telecommunicator honored for helping save man’s life | Sequim Gazette 9-1-1 staff recognized by state and local dignitaries as first responders

An amazing 9–1-1 Kid Hero!

Hanover 6-year-old calls 911 after finding mother unconscious A 6-year-old in Hanover is being hailed a hero after calling 911 when she found her mother unconscious.

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Did you know that in 1967, the President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice
recommended that a "single number should be established" nationwide for reporting emergency situations? Before that started, there was no universal number for emergencies.

What are you doing during the month of April?

A HERO AT HOME — Eight year old Braxton Grayling called 911 back in December when his mom, Beth Grayling, had a seizure. Braxton’s calm and cool composure led to recognition by the Braidwood Fire Department, the Braidwood Police Department, and WESCOM.

Staying calm, Braidwood 8-year-old saves his mother’s life In most ways, Braxton Grayling is just your typical 8-year-old, spending the days hanging out with his friends at school, enjoying his favorite toys and activities, and concentrating on his favorite sport, motorcycle racing. But on Dec. 30, 2021, Braxton was anything but a typical third grader. It w...

Dispatchers, also called telecommunicators, are often unseen, but are in many ways the first to respond to an emergency.

Telecommunicators, The First Responders Never Seen - Journal & Topics Media Group Deb Steil, a 40-year Glenview Public Safety Dispatch telecommunicator, sits at her desk in the darkened dispatch center at Glenview Village Hall, monitoring eight screens with information as she answers a 911 call Thursday afternoon, March 17. (Tom Robb/Journal photo) The Glenview Public Safety Disp...

Deputies in Putnam County are praising a child who called 911 and saved his mother from a violent attack.

Deputies: 'Brave' Florida child calls 911, saves mom from violent attack "We want to say how proud we are of the child who called 911 and remained calm enough to give our dispatchers the needed information in the face of a life-threatening situation."

Check out the new Poison Control Podcast!

TPCN: Episode One Intro to Poison Control - Let's Talk Poison! Welcome to the Texas Poison Center Network (TPCN) Podcast! We are so thrilled to bring you podcasts covering all kinds of poison topics such as bites and stings, poisonous plants, medication mixups, unintentional ingestion or poisonings, laundry p...

The very first first-responder.

911 dispatcher guides wife through steps to save husband's life Last October, Annemarie and her husband, Tom, were exercising at their Plainfield home when Tom fell to the floor.

Read tips from the Texas Poison Center Network on Poison Education Month and Poison Prevention Week in the latest blog. Call them (1-800-222-1222) if you have concerns with unintentional poisoning, but call 9-1-1 if it is a true emergency.

Celebrate Poison Education Month and Poison Prevention Week by Being Prepared The Texas Poison Control Network blog provides useful information regarding poison control and poison control services.

Happy Friday! Enjoy our latest blog on the different 9-1-1 national organizations you can join. #911

Joining the 9-1-1 Organization(s) for You! Cell Phone Sally and 9-1-1 Public Education and Services including: 911 Safety, Public Educators of Texas, 911 Kids, 911 mascot, 911 video safety

Feel Good Friday story!

Fort Wayne boy honored for heroic 911 call Elijah Casiano, 5, was at home with his younger brother when he realized his mom Kirstin was unconscious on the couch due to seizures related to epilepsy.

Free education webinar!

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9-1-1 Silent Hero! Way to go telecommunicator!

Brown County 9-1-1 operator praised by state board NASHVILLE, Ind. - Congratulations are in order for a Telecommunicator, identified only as "Dana," from the Bro...

Wow- what an incredible story.

A Woman Called 911 When Her Mom Didn't Post Her Wordle Score. Turns Out, She Was Being Held Hostage. - RELEVANT Wordle has very quickly become as much a part of people's mornings as a cup of coffee and walking the dog, with millions of people posting their daily

More than just answering phones. ❤️

Heroes in headsets: The job of a 9-1-1 dispatcher is more than answering phones - Valley Times-News When people think about dispatchers, they often only think of them as the person who will get first responders to the scene of whatever their situation is at that moment. They don’t realize that these men and women are really the first responders to any crisis and serve as the eyes and ears of alm...

"Three fishermen who clung to debris in the frigid waters off the coast of Massachusetts for nearly an hour after their boat sank survived thanks to a sharp-eyed woman on shore who was the only person to call 911."

3 fishermen rescued thanks to sharp-eyed 911 caller Three fishermen who clung to debris in the frigid waters off the coast of Massachusetts for nearly an hour after their boat sank survived thanks to a sharp-eyed woman on shore who was the only person to call 911