A voice in the dark: Honoring National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Fire, police and EMS agencies, as well as local governments, share their appreciation for emergency dispatchers during the 2023 recognition week
“911, what’s your emergency?”
Despite their federal classification as “office and administrative support occupations,” emergency dispatchers are the first line of defense during what could be the worst moment in a person’s life.
During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, local government, public safety agencies and advocacy groups are offering their thanks and appreciation to the headset heroes who literally answer the call.
How is your agency or department celebrating the recognition week? Share your appreciation for the dispatchers in your community with a few kind words in the comments below.
Thank you, public safety telecommunicators
Emergency Communications Center for the City of New Orleans
OPCD Executive Director, Tyrell Morris, expresses his thanks and appreciation for our #HeroesUnderTheHeadset for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. #PublicSafety #Telecommunicators pic.twitter.com/4lCwYbGISr
— OPCD911 (@opcd911) April 11, 2023
FirstNet Authority
During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we celebrate the heroes behind the headsets. From answering 9-1-1 calls to dispatching responders, emergency telecommunicators play a critical role in emergency response. Thanks for all you do! https://t.co/FMR2gVZHpY #NPSTW pic.twitter.com/pjt5VqP0QM
— FirstNet Authority (@FirstNetGov) April 9, 2023
International Association of Fire Fighters
Emergency dispatchers are the first line of the emergency response system. The International Association of Fire Fighters recognizes and thanks all emergency dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.#NPSTW2023 pic.twitter.com/K8n0ujG74X
— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) April 10, 2023
Chicago Police Department
During this National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we honor our 911 & 311 dispatchers and call takers. They are the guiding voices that work to keep us & fellow first responders safe. To our frontline guardians @ChicagoOEMC, thank you for all you to do protect Chicago! pic.twitter.com/pEB9QV6Yjx
— Chicago Police (@Chicago_Police) April 11, 2023
Idaho State Police
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK - Shout out to all dispatchers who are our first-first responders! Your professionalism while helping the public, medical, law enforcement & others exemplifies your training and service. We appreciate you! #NPSTW2023 pic.twitter.com/61uw9oJaKd
— Idaho State Police (@ISPHeadquarters) April 11, 2023
New York University Campus Safety
As part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we salute and thank our Communications Center staff for all their efforts to support the safety and security of the @nyuniversity community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn about how they help: https://t.co/Fnh1GrsJIW pic.twitter.com/aVLqDW4r7h
— NYU Campus Safety (@NYUCampusSafety) April 11, 2023
National Fallen Firefighter Foundation
Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and “Thank You” to the first, First Responders; 9-1-1 call-takers/dispatchers. They respond to 9-1-1 calls, dispatch firefighters/equipment, and sometimes provide life-saving instructions to those calling for help. #FireHero pic.twitter.com/lMrxDi15AL
— NFFF (@NFFF_News) April 10, 2023
Lake Worth Police Department
In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, our amazing team of dispatchers are sharing their thoughts on what it means to be a dispatcher... and it's not all serious!
— Lake Worth Police Department (@LakeWorthPD) April 11, 2023
Erin Harner jokingly said, "Being a dispatcher is easy - it's like riding a bike. Except the… pic.twitter.com/R5Js0FWmQT
Dallas Police Department
It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) April 11, 2023
This week we celebrate and thank the men and women who are here for our city and our sworn officers, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.#NationalTelecommunicators pic.twitter.com/wheJBPNqlg
Charlotte Fire Department
It's National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and Charlotte Fire loves our @CFD_alarm crew. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is held annually during the second week of April to honor public safety telecommunicators for their commitment, service, and sacrifice. pic.twitter.com/KGHmFSJXey
— Charlotte Fire Dept. (@charlottefire) April 10, 2023
Boston Fire Department
Today is the start of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week,I would like to recognize our Fire Alarm Division for their Professionalism & Dedication answering the call since 1852. They work behind the scene , but are just as important as us on the front line Thank You ! pic.twitter.com/S0uUwBQU34
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) April 9, 2023
Miami-Dade Police Department
They are the first voice you hear when you call 9-1-1 & the unsung heroes working around the clock to protect #OurCounty. This National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, join us in thanking our dispatchers and police complaint officers! 💛 #NPSTW2023 pic.twitter.com/COmESlQ9Ug
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) April 10, 2023
