Rutherford County Emergency Telecommunicators Honored
Since being officially designated by Congress in 1991, public safety agencies across the country have recognized the instrumental role played by telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Public Safety Telecommunicators are the dedicated professionals who answer citizen’s 9-1-1 calls, process requests for service, and utilize technical skills to provide communications support to law enforcement, fire and rescue departments, and emergency medical services. The second week of April is dedicated to America’s “first” first responders, serving as public safety telecommunicators.
The Rutherford County Emergency Communications District (RCECD) will recognize these important public safety professionals with an awards ceremony on Friday, April 13th at 9:00 AM prior to the Rutherford County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors meeting. The event will be held at the RCECD Administrative and Training Center located at 591 Fortress Boulevard in Murfreesboro.
“It has been a long-standing tradition that the RCECD has dedicated time each year to honor the outstanding men and women who answer the public’s calls to 911 seeking help”, said Steve Smith, RCECD Director. Recent tragic national events serve to remind us all of the important role 911 public safety personnel play in response to such instances. They work diligently under stressful situations to keep our emergency personnel and citizens safe. Their professionalism, compassion, and skills are unrivaled. We want to recognize and honor them for the fantastic job they do each and every day.”
“The Rutherford County Emergency Communications District continues to ensure that our 911 public safety answering points are provided the most current 911 technologies available. The benefits of such technologies however, would not be fully realized without the dedicated service of those individuals recognized by their individual agencies and the Rutherford County Emergency Communications District this week”, said Smith.
Created by public referendum in 1986, the Rutherford County Emergency Communications District provides Enhanced 9-1-1 emergency communications services through five public safety answering points (PSAPs) operating within Rutherford County.
