Luke Batzel, who in 2021 was honored for helping a child whose mother struggled to breathe, was recognized for 10 years as a ...

In March 2024, a program allowing people to text 911 if they needed help rolled out in areas across the state.

Thanks to federal funds, 911 dispatchers and call centers are set for some major upgrades. Geolocation and new software are poised to bring a multitude of changes to the way emergency responders and ...

Members of the Shapiro administration were in Franklin County to celebrate the launch of Next Generation 911 across ...

ANTIOCH — Not all heroes wear capes – some wear a headset, sit behind a desk facing at least five computer screens, and answer a barrage of emergency calls when someone dials 911. Similar to ...

With an estimated 240 million 911 calls a year nationwide according to the National Emergency Number Association ... call to the center in your area and dispatchers will determine which agencies ...

Luke Batzel was hailed as having more than a job at saving lives, but a calling, when he was honored by the Wayne County commissioners Jan. 23 for his 10 years as a 911 emergency dispatcher.

ANTIOCH — Not all heroes wear capes – some wear a headset, sit behind a desk facing at least five computer screens, and answer a barrage of emergency calls when someone dials 911. Similar to ...

MANILA, Philippines — The “revitalized” 911 emergency call system is effective ... Each terminal had one call-taker and one dispatcher, with one team leader and one assistant supervisor ...

“Next Generation 911 makes emergency services more efficient ... Orozco interned at The Columbus Dispatch on the metro desk. Orozco has a bachelor of arts in journalism from Ohio State ...