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All DuPage County residents can now text 911 in an emergency, officials announce
Residents across DuPage County can now text 911 in an emergency. The launch of the service was announced at this week’s ...
911 dispatcher accused of ordering McDonald’s when dealing with home invasion call: ‘Mhmm…McGriddle’
Dylan Johnson called 911 on Valentine’s Day after his wife feared that someone was trying to break into their home. After ...
‘Mhmm…McGriddle’: 911 dispatcher accused of ordering breakfast while answering emergency call
SAVANNAH, Ga. ( WTOC /Gray News) - A dispatcher in Georgia is accused of ordering breakfast while answering a 911 call. On ...
911 dispatch to celebrate over 50 years of service next week
On the week of April 13 911 Dispatch will be celebrating, alongside call centers throughout the country, more than 50 years of service during the annual National Telecommunicator Week. “The first 911 ...
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DuPage County has rolled out ‘Text-to-911.’ Here’s how to use the new service
In certain emergencies — a domestic violence or another life-threatening situation — someone might not be able to call 911 ...
Emergency crews, Life Lion helicopter respond to Perry County house fire
A Perry County house fire that 911 dispatchers said entrapped at least one person resulted in a dozen emergency vehicles and ...
Columbus Police Department completes 911 center renovation projects
The Columbus Police Department announced new renovations to their 911 centers were completed. According to CPD, the need for ...
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‘Mhmm…McGriddle’: 911 dispatcher accused of ordering breakfast while answering emergency call
(WTOC/Gray News) - A dispatcher in Georgia is accused ... He called the county’s non-emergency line first, followed by 911 three times, finally getting an answer by 9:31 a.m. after trying ...