The Franklin County Career and Technology Center is recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week by highlighting the work of public safety telecommunicators and the experience of two Workforce Development students.
According to CareerTech, students Carsyn Hunt and Mason Diehl have spent more than two weeks job shadowing in the 911 control room at the Franklin County Department of Emergency Services. During that time, they listened to real emergency calls and began working toward industry certifications while exploring careers as public safety telecommunicators.
CareerTech said the experience is the first of its kind for the Workforce Development Program, the Franklin County Career and Technology Center, and the Franklin County Department of Emergency Services.
As of this week, Hunt and Diehl have met the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch requirements for the honored level of Certified Emergency Telecommunicators.
CareerTech also recognized public safety telecommunicators as the first point of contact in emergencies.
Photo credits to Franklin County Career and Technology Center
