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Elk County proclaims April 12–18 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Summary
At a meeting held at the Elk County 911 center on April 16, commissioners read and signed a proclamation recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and praised dispatchers for their role in emergency response, singling out 911 coordinator Rosanne Ernsburgger.
Elk County commissioners met at the county 911 center on April 16 and proclaimed April 12–18, 2026, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Elk County.
Commissioner Rick Bower described dispatchers as “the voice behind the scene,” saying they keep callers calm during emergencies and provide critical information that helps responders arrive “adequately, efficiently, effectively, and safely.” He acknowledged 911 coordinator Rosanne Ernsburgger and EMA director Mike Mallister for their long service and contributions to county emergency response standards.
Rosanne Ernsburgger said dispatchers follow scripted protocols and work in tandem to gather information and send help, and she praised the staff’s dedication and high performance standards.
The commissioners read a proclamation recognizing the week and recorded the document as signed on April 16, 2026. The board noted plans to take a commemorative photo at the end of the session.
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