Telecommunicators work long hours, remaining calm in all types of situations and quickly constructing plans of action based on limited information.
That's why Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed April 14-20 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring emergency response coordination professionals keeping the nation safe and secure.
Oregon Department of Emergency Management State 911 Program Manager Frank Kuchta says these individuals are lifelines in an emergency, “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week brings well-deserved attention and recognition to these invaluable professionals.”
The state has 43 standalone 9-1-1 centers, serving as the first point of contact for those seeking assistance during an emergency.