Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

April 14, 2024, Washington, D.C. – The Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice joins colleagues across the nation in celebrating April 14-20 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This special week honors the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to the world’s citizens.

Every year in the United States, EMS personnel respond to over 55 million calls for assistance. Behind each of these responses is a dedicated team of public safety telecommunicators. Their vital role often goes unseen, but it is critical to the effectiveness of our emergency response system.

Donnie Woodyard, the Executive Director of the Commission, emphasizes the importance of these professionals, stating, "The role of EMS Telecommunicators and dispatchers has never been more critical. They are the unseen backbone of our emergency response system, ensuring rapid and efficient communication that saves lives every day. This week, we honor their dedication and relentless commitment to public safety.”

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