HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO-2023-003-Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Proclamation .� '
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK
2023
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS , emergencies can occur at any time that requires police, fire, or emergency medical
services ; and
WHEREAS , when an emergency occurs , the prompt response of police officers , firefighters , and
paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and
WHEREAS , the safety of our police officers and firefighters is dependent upon the quality and
iduals who telephone the Orange County Emergency accuracy of information obtained from indiv
Services 944 Communications Center; and
WHEREAS , Public Safety Telecommunicators are the first, and most critical contact our residents
and visitors have with emergency services ; and
WHEREAS , Public Safety Telecommunicators are the single vital link for our police officers ,
medical responders , and firefighters by monitoring their activities via computer and radio ,
providing pertinent information, and helping to ensure their safety; and
WHEREAS , Public Safety Telecommunicators of Orange County Emergency Services have
contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals , suppression of fires, and treatment of
patients ; and
WHEREAS , each Public Safety Telecommunicator of Orange County Emergency Services has
exhibited compassion, understanding, and professionalism during the performance of their job in
the past year,
NOW, THEREFORE, we , the Orange County Board of Commissioners , hereby proclaim the week
of April 9 through 15 , 2023 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, in honor and recognition
of our County ' s Telecommunicators whose diligence and professionalism help keep our county,
residents , and visitors safe .
Adopted this 4' day of April, 2023
mezeftg edford, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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