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Telecommunicators Recognized During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week - 04/10/26

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Telecommunicators Recognized During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Columbia 9-1-1 highlights the critical link between callers and emergency response

 

ST. HELENS, Ore., Apr. 2026 — The Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District proudly recognizes its team of public safety telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW), observed April 12–18, 2026. This annual observance honors the unseen but essential first responders who serve as the critical link between the public and emergency services.

 

Every day, telecommunicators at Columbia 9-1-1 answer calls for help, coordinate emergency responses, gather vital information, and provide lifesaving instructions before first responders arrive at the location of the emergency. These professionals work around the clock, remaining calm in crisis, supporting responders in the field, and delivering steady service to people across Columbia County.

 

“National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week gives us the opportunity to publicly recognize the extraordinary service our dispatchers provide,” said Jeremy Hipes, Executive Director. “They are the steady voice in moments of crisis, and our community depends on their skill, compassion, and professionalism every single day.”

 

Throughout NPSTW 2026, the District will recognize staff through internal appreciation efforts and community outreach to increase awareness of the essential role emergency telecommunicators play in public safety.

 

The Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District extends its deepest appreciation to all telecommunicators for their continued commitment to serving the public and supporting first responders.

 

About the Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District
The District provides emergency call-taking and dispatch services for law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services across Columbia County. Established in 1989, it serves approximately 53,000 residents over 678 square miles and handles about 80,000 calls each year for 17 public safety agencies. The District remains committed to delivering reliable, professional, and compassionate service to the community.

 

Media Contact:
Jeremy Hipes
Executive Director
Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District
JHipes@Columbia911.com

Telecommunicators Recognized During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week - 04/10/26

MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Telecommunicators Recognized During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Columbia 9-1-1 highlights the critical link between callers and emergency response

 

ST. HELENS, Ore., Apr. 2026 — The Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District proudly recognizes its team of public safety telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW), observed April 12–18, 2026. This annual observance honors the unseen but essential first responders who serve as the critical link between the public and emergency services.

 

Every day, telecommunicators at Columbia 9-1-1 answer calls for help, coordinate emergency responses, gather vital information, and provide lifesaving instructions before first responders arrive at the location of the emergency. These professionals work around the clock, remaining calm in crisis, supporting responders in the field, and delivering steady service to people across Columbia County.

 

“National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week gives us the opportunity to publicly recognize the extraordinary service our dispatchers provide,” said Jeremy Hipes, Executive Director. “They are the steady voice in moments of crisis, and our community depends on their skill, compassion, and professionalism every single day.”

 

Throughout NPSTW 2026, the District will recognize staff through internal appreciation efforts and community outreach to increase awareness of the essential role emergency telecommunicators play in public safety.

 

The Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District extends its deepest appreciation to all telecommunicators for their continued commitment to serving the public and supporting first responders.

 

About the Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District
The District provides emergency call-taking and dispatch services for law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services across Columbia County. Established in 1989, it serves approximately 53,000 residents over 678 square miles and handles about 80,000 calls each year for 17 public safety agencies. The District remains committed to delivering reliable, professional, and compassionate service to the community.

 

Media Contact:
Jeremy Hipes
Executive Director
Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District
JHipes@Columbia911.com