(Ithaca, NY) – The Department of Emergency Response (DoER) will mark the second full week of April (April 10-16) as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Sponsored by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International and observed annually, NPSTW honors the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance.
Across the nation in times of intense personal crisis and community-wide disasters, the first access point for those seeking emergency help is 9-1-1. Dispatchers at the Tompkins County Emergency Communications Center who receive these calls have emerged as the first and single point of contact for people seeking immediate relief during an emergency.
Shawna Black, Chair of the Tompkins County Legislature, will proclaim the week of April 10-16 Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the County. “It is an honor for me to recognize staff at the County’s Emergency Communications Center for the work they do day in and day out to keep our communities safe,” said Black.
“The importance of recognizing and celebrating the hard work of these dedicated professionals is immeasurable,” added John Halaychik, Communications Center Manager. “I’m extremely proud to work alongside these men and women and to recognize their commitment and devotion to ensuring the safety and security of Tompkins County.”
Tompkins County adopted 9-1-1 in 1997, 25 years ago, and on February 23rd of this year registered its one-millionth call.
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