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Centre County proclaims April 2025 as 9‑1‑1 Dispatchers Week, highlights staffing strain and hiring needs
Summary
The Board of Commissioners adopted Proclamation No. 16 recognizing 9‑1‑1 dispatchers; county officials and dispatch staff described heavy overtime, lifesaving calls and a $22.32 starting wage and encouraged applicants.
Centre County commissioners on April 11 adopted Proclamation No. 16 declaring April 2025 as 9‑1‑1 Dispatchers Week, honoring dispatchers who manage emergency calls for the county.
The proclamation and a presentation from Centre County 9‑1‑1 staff emphasized the demands of dispatcher work and the strain on staffing. Norman Ramey and another 9‑1‑1 representative described the training process and operational duties, and county officials encouraged residents to consider careers in dispatching.
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