April 12-18 2009 was designated as National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s week.
This second week in April event is recognized to commend 911 call takers and dispatchers on a national level and show appreciation for the work they do. 911 dispatch has been classified as the third most stressful job in America. On an average dispatchers in DeKalb County answer 40,000 calls each year. It takes a special type person to answer the calls of some of the most troubling and stressful situations imaginable. Each year during National Public Safety Telecommunicator week, efforts are made to let 911 dispatchers in DeKalb County know how much their service to our county is appreciated.
On Friday afternoon a cookout was conducted for the employees of the agency to show appreciation to DeKalb County’s E-911 dispatchers. A special thanks is extended to the following agencies for their donations and participation in making this year’s PST week as huge success: DeKalb County Sheriff Patrick Ray, Smithville Police Chief Richard Jennings, Alexandria Police Chief Mark Collins, DeKalb County Fire Chief Donny Green and the other members of DeKalb County Fire Department who assisted with the cooking of the meal.
Pictured are: Back Row L-R: Supervisor Tony Thomas, Dispacther Misty Green, Dispatcher Kim Ray, Dispatcher Janice Higham, Supervisor Anthony Boyd. Front Row L-R: Dispatcher Terry Cowart, Dispatcher Darcie Cripps, 911 Director Bradley Mullinax, Dispatcher Stephanee Wrigfht, and Dispacther Kristina McMillen. Dispacthers not pictured are: Maranda Allen, Leslie Lytle, Lonnie Laxton, and Heidi Johnson
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