Had an elderly lady in SC low country call and she was afraid someone had put a “root” on her, kinda like voodoo. Some white powder like flour had appeared on her porch and she didn’t know what to do.

Three Jasper County 911 dispatch operators were recognized for excellence in service, including Team Lead Kellie Balcom for ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu police are rolling out big new bonuses — up to $2,000 per month for some — to keep 911 operators on the job in the hopes of solving a growing staffing issue. House Rep.

Every Massachusetts 911 operator will learn new call-taking protocols to help them avoid the types of mistakes that slowed emergency responders’ search for a patient who died just a few feet from CHA ...

Android users can now share live video with 911 operators. The telecommunicator initiates the request. The feature is available on devices with Android 8 or higher. Calling 911 can be stressful, and ...

Calling emergency services isn’t one of those things most folks do regularly, and it’s not like it’s possible to just practice. However, it's still one of those skills that is still important to have ...

Nearly 500 longtime government employees — the majority of whom staff crucial departments such as 911 centers, social services and public works — will retire early.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new video service will allow 911 call takers in Louisville to see the surroundings of those with an emergency. Louisville Metro Emergency Services leaders made the ...

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A dispatcher at Guilford Metro 911 answers thousands of calls a year for a variety of reasons. On Sept. 7, one dispatcher got a call that stopped her and her desk mate ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A national spotlight has shone onto Bakersfield, but not for the most spectacular reason. TikTok ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Starting on Monday, 911 callers in Phoenix will hear a new option when calling in an emergency. Phoenix 911 operators on emergency and non-emergency lines will start asking “Do ...