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Montgomery County Mayor and City of Clarksville Mayor Issue a Joint Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Montgomery County Government TennesseeClarksville, TN – National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 8th-14th, 2018

In a Joint Proclamation, “Jim Durrett, Mayor of Montgomery County, and Kim McMillan, Mayor of the City of Clarksville proclaim the week of April 8th-14th, 2018 as “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week recognition of the National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week” in Clarksville-Montgomery County in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our county, city and citizens safe”.

Director Brian Hitchcock and Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett holding the Joint Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. (Jim Knoll, CPD)
Director Brian Hitchcock and Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett holding the Joint Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. (Jim Knoll, CPD)

The second week in April is set aside to recognize the thousands of Telecommunicators, commonly referred to as dispatchers, for contributions to their communities.

The dispatchers of the Clarksville/Montgomery 9-1-1 center are on the job 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They are the unsung heroes who are the first point of contact for people who need emergency services.

When an emergency arises and help is needed the 9-1-1 dispatchers are there to provide a voice of reason and comfort as well as getting the emergency responders on their way to help in a person’s time of need. They work in a world where it’s like being on a roller coaster every day, communicating and helping people during their darkest or happiest moments.

Locally and throughout our nation, during disasters in the community or when someone is experiencing a personal crisis, 9-1-1 dispatchers are there to meet the challenge as the first line of contact to get emergency responders on their way. The 9-1-1 Dispatchers provide critical services to Clarksville-Montgomery County.

In 2017, the Clarksville-Montgomery County Dispatchers processed over 282,000 calls. 9-1-1 Dispatchers are never seen, but are always there on the other end of the phone line to provide a helping hand. Take time this week to thank them and recognize them for their dedication and hard work.

Deputy Chief Parr and Lynn Stuck - Coworker of the Year-City. (Jim Knoll, CPD)
Deputy Chief Parr and Lynn Stuck – Coworker of the Year-City. (Jim Knoll, CPD)

 

Marla Bonner - Dispatch Supervisor and Samantha Fontanez - Coworker of the Year - County. (Jim Knoll, CPD)
Marla Bonner – Dispatch Supervisor and Samantha Fontanez – Coworker of the Year – County. (Jim Knoll, CPD)
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