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Ohio county formally recognizes 911 dispatchers as first responders

Lorain County commissioners approved a proclamation honoring 911 telecommunicators, urging broader recognition, mental health ...

How 911 calls actually work, according to a former emergency dispatcher

Ricardo Martinez II spent more than a decade as a 911 dispatcher, handling thousands of emergencies as US 911 centers face a ...
Florida Politics

Senate advances Jason Pizzo bill extending PTSD workers’ comp coverage to 911 dispatchers

SB 774 would add 911 dispatchers to the group of “first responders” covered by Florida’s special workers’-compensation rules ...

Officials ask public to use 911 wisely during expected winter storm

As weather uncertainty looms, emergency responders say patience and proper use of 911 will help crews respond safely and efficiently.
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AI is coming to 911 dispatch centers – here’s why it might be a good thing

AI voice assistant Aurelian is helping 911 call centers handle non-emergency calls like noise complaints and lost wallets Aurelian is already live in over a dozen U.S. cities The AI aims to free up ...
North Country Public Radio

St. Lawrence County emergency dispatchers are the 'calm voice in the dark'

Dispatchers connect 911 calls with police, fire, and paramedics. They also face similar mental health challenges as those ...
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Ingham County Sheriff wants to take over 911 Dispatch center permanently

After taking over Ingham County's 911 Dispatch Center on an interim basis in September of 2025, Sheriff Scott Wrigglesworth ...
The Journal Gazette

Officials: 'Smooth transition' to Heartland as medical emergency dispatch provider

Allen County’s switch from Three Rivers Ambulance Authority to Heartland Ambulance Service as its emergency medical dispatch service provider is “going smoothly” officials said Tuesday.