WE ARE THE FIRST FIRST RESPONDERS!

I WANT TO HELP!

"I'm A 911 Dispatcher" by Michelle Boehrs

"I know addresses I've never been to, people I've never seen, reports no one can hear about, cars I'd never ride in, and I help those I will never meet. I'm a 911 Dispatcher."

ON DUTY 24/7

Dispatch Police, Fire, EMS, 911, ME, and Animal Control calls 24/7

SUPPORT

Provide over-the-phone direction including appropriate medical questioning, giving pre-arrival instructions, and remaining calm throughout the call. 

COMMUNICATION

Identify the location, provide directions, and obtain pertinent information with the departments necessary 

EXTREME WEATHER

National Weather Service answering point

MESSAGE CENTER

Maintain up to date records for a national teletype database for wanted, missing, stolen. and unidentified persons and property

GIS

Provide emergency responders with up to date road directions