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Commission honors 911 telecommunicator Hannah Garrison for assisting in emergency childbirth
Summary
St. Clair County Commission presented a commendation to telecommunicator Hannah Garrison for guiding a caller through the delivery of a baby during a March 30, 2026, midnight emergency; the board praised dispatch staff and presented a certificate from the sheriff.
The St. Clair County Commission on April 28 presented a formal commendation to telecommunicator Hannah Garrison for her role in a March 30, 2026, emergency call that resulted in the successful delivery of an infant.
At the meeting the chair read a certificate from Sheriff Billy Murray and the commission that says Garrison “provided calm, clear and effective assistance that helped guide the caller through the successful delivery of a baby without complication.” The commendation notes the call occurred at approximately 0014 hours and praised Garrison’s composure and crisis-training.
Commissioners and county staff thanked Garrison and her supervisors for their training and public service. The board voted to adopt a resolution honoring her performance and presented the certificate at the meeting.
The commission’s action recognized the role of telecommunicators in emergency response and highlighted the county’s agreement with the sheriff’s office for 911 operations.
