Commission backs resolution recognizing 9-1-1 telecommunicators as first responders
Robertson County adopted a resolution supporting reclassification of emergency telecommunicators as first responders and backing related state legislation; county officials said retirement-benefit increases would result if state law passes but there is no immediate county fiscal impact.
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Commissioner Stubblefield introduced a resolution urging recognition of emergency telecommunicators as first responders. He said the county is among the earlier adopters in the state to make such a statement and described the emotional and operational burden telecommunicators carry as they assist first responders.
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