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NextGen 9-1-1 Public Education: Engaging Kids Today with Tools They Understand
When this 9-1-1 professional couldn't find any contemporary means to teach kids about 9-1-1, she decided to create and develop her own app.

Ryan Dedmon
Apr 6, 20225 min read


Charleston County High School Juniors Training for a Future in Public Safety
Student Leadership and Internship Program for high school kids exposes them to careers in public-safety in Charleston, SC.

Ryan Dedmon
Mar 15, 20222 min read


What I Loved Most About Being a 9-1-1 Dispatcher
A retired 9-1-1 dispatcher reflects back on what he loved most about the job.

Ryan Dedmon
Jan 3, 20224 min read


Atlantic APCO Remembers Fallen Members at Annual Conference
Atlantic APCO paid special tribute to remember Longtime Members who have passed away at its annual conference.

Ryan Dedmon
Nov 13, 20213 min read


Come Sit a Spell
The field training program at the Lawrenceville Police Department requires new officers to do sit-alongs in dispatch.

Ryan Dedmon
Sep 24, 20216 min read


Ode' to CMP1
All dispatchers have a favorite work station in their communications center. Here is a special tribute to the station I once called mine,

Ryan Dedmon
Jul 19, 20213 min read


A Remembrance of September 11th
I remember exactly where I was that fateful morning...

Ryan Dedmon
Dec 29, 20203 min read


Auburn Career Center Offers New 9-1-1 Program
New training program in Ohio aims to better prepare candidates to be hired as public-safety dispatchers.

Ryan Dedmon
Dec 29, 20204 min read


Common Misconceptions about 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatchers
The top ten most common misconceptions about the job of 9-1-1 emergency dispatchers.

Ryan Dedmon
Dec 29, 20205 min read


You're Invited! 911der Women Celebrates First Birthday
A group of women in the 9-1-1 industry have formed a special community and they just celebrated their first birthday.

Ryan Dedmon
Dec 29, 20204 min read


In a Sea of Blue Comes a Rainbow
An openly gay public-safety dispatcher shares his experiences to celebrate Pride Month.

Ryan Dedmon
Dec 29, 20204 min read


Agencies Find New Ways to Celebrate 911 Education Month
Kaitlin Jordan and Lauren Stallings are two 9-1-1 professionals working to educate the public about the 9-1-1 Emergency System.

Ryan Dedmon
Dec 29, 20205 min read


The Gold Line Gazette Interviews Jim Marshall
The Gold Line Gazette, a publication by Pafford Emergency Medical Services Central Communications Center, interviews Jim Marshall.

Ryan Dedmon
Dec 29, 20204 min read


Line of Questioning: Why Dispatchers Ask so Many Questions
Emergency dispatchers ask lots of questions when you call 911 for help. Here is what you need to know about their unique process.

Ryan Dedmon
Dec 29, 20204 min read


Interview: Karin Marquez from RapidSOS
Karin Marquez, Director of Customer Success Management at RapidSOS, shares about the RapidSOS Clearinghouse improving location accuracy.

Ryan Dedmon
Dec 27, 20203 min read


Interview: Dr. Anthony Minge from Fitch & Associates
Interview with Dr. Anthony Minge, a Senior Partner at Fitch & Associates discussing CCM and ASM training programs.

Ryan Dedmon
Dec 26, 20203 min read


Jim Marshall Presents at MCSA Annual Training Event
Jim Marshall presents Survive & Thrive at the annual Massachusetts Communications Supervisors Association (MCSA) training event.

Ryan Dedmon
Dec 26, 20203 min read


Peer Support Team at St. Joseph County 911 is Hard at Work
Since its formation last Fall, the Peer Support Team at St. Joseph County 9-1-1 has activated and responded to help other nearby agencies.

Ryan Dedmon
Dec 26, 20204 min read


My Christmas Wish for the 911 Family
The 9-1-1 Family has become such a personal part of my life that when I think about the real meaning of Christmas, it brings me back to you.

Ryan Dedmon
Dec 26, 20204 min read


An Open Letter from a 911 Caller and Reply from the Dispatcher
An imagined open letter exchange between a formerly distraught 9-1-1 caller and the dispatcher who answered the call.

Ryan Dedmon
Dec 26, 20204 min read
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