Each year, the second full week of April is earmarked as a time to express thanks and appreciation for public safety telecommunicators. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics defines public safety telecommunicators as those who operate communication systems at 911 and other emergency ...
A sudden temperature drop overnight combined with heavy snowfall caused less than ideal conditions for area commuters Tuesday morning. AccuWeather Meteorologist John Gresiak said temperatures in the area dropped from around 40 degrees Monday evening to 25 degrees early Tuesday. “In ...
Their faces are never seen, but their voices are always heard. When you are panicking, they remain calm. They are the unseen heroes of first-responder agencies, the telecommunicators. Public safety telecommunicators, sometimes known as emergency dispatchers, are being recognized this ...
MORGANTOWN — While Thursday's storm didn't quite match some predictions in terms of ice and snow, it still caused some trouble on area roadways. The local area saw nine vehicle collisions following the wintry precipitation overnight Thursday into Friday, said MECCA Director Jim Smith. ...
MORGANTOWN — A second former employee of MECCA 911 is suing the Monongalia County Commission alleging, among other things, that the county allowed a hostile work environment and violated the state’s whistleblower law. The suit, filed Thursday in Monongalia County Circuit Court by ...