Released on April 15, 2013
Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter officially proclaimed April 14 to 20 Emergency Telecommunicators Week to recognize the professionals who provide emergency 9-1-1 and dispatch assistance to people throughout Saskatchewan.
“I am pleased to recognize the vital service that we receive from our dispatchers including those for police, fire and Emergency Medical Services,” Reiter said. “There is no doubt that as we continue to grow, and more people choose to call Saskatchewan home, the role of our emergency telecommunicators will continue to be an important link to emergency responders in times of need.”
The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials endorses this special week across Canada. This year marks the 11th year that the province has celebrated Emergency Telecommunicators Week and the contributions of Saskatchewan's 9-1-1 operators and other emergency service dispatchers from police, fire and Emergency Medical Services who handle emergency calls.
The Ministry of Government Relations is responsible for Sask911 operations, in partnership with SaskTel who provides technical infrastructure.
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For more information, contact:
Nicole Fellinger
Government Relations
Regina
Phone: 306-787-2687
Email: nicole.fellinger@gov.sk.ca