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York County Names Its Top 9-1-1 Dispatcher of the Year

Jess Iacono isn’t just a calm voice on the other end of the phone. After spending nearly 22 years as a York County 911 dispatcher, she’s been named the county’s telecommunicator of the year for 2011.

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Vallejo and Benicia Emergency Dispatchers Earn Accolades

Police and fire emergency dispatchers were honored countrywide this week, including nods from the Benicia and Vallejo police and fire departments.

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Honor 9-1-1 Workers

During the week of April 8 through April 14, we are honoring Rockford and Winnebago County 911 telecommunicators who are committed to providing a vital link between citizens who need help and the police, fire and EMS personnel who respond to their needs. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of 911 service for this community.

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Heroes Recognized

A 9-year-old who pulled a younger child from the bottom of a swimming pool and a World War II veteran who is still serving his country were among the award recipients during the ninth annual Celebration of Heroes.

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Honor for 9-1-1 Operator

Aurora will give a 911 Operator of the Year award for the first time Monday.

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GeoComm Says Thank You to Telecommunicators Nationwide

St. Cloud, MN: In light of the recent public safety dispatchers study performed by the Northern Illinois University (NIU) and the timeliness of Telcommunicators Appreciation Week April 9-April 13, GeoComm wants to express appreciation to the efforts of our friends in the hot seat who are answering 9-1-1 calls and dispatching first responders. According to [...]

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Unsung Heroes Keep Us All Safe

April 8-14 is National Telecommunicators Week. It is the week to recognize those women and men who are our dispatchers, 911 call-takers and in many cases our lifeline to emergency services. These individuals are talented, hard-working people who dedicate themselves to public service and safety.

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