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 ...

When it comes to the calls 911 operators face on a daily basis only a few seconds can be the differnce between life or ...

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.

This story, headlined "911 operators confront grim task, ghastly calls," was originally published Sept. 19, 2005. It is being republished for the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina as part of The ...

This story, headlined 911 operators confront grim task, ghastly calls," was originally published Sept. 19, 2005. It is being republished for the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina as part of The ...

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 ...

Multiple Allegheny County 911 dispatchers who had just ended their shifts were credited with saving two drivers from a fiery crash on eastbound Interstate 376 in Robinson early Saturday. The crash on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As part of the five-year hiring plan announced in late 2024, 90 new communications operators were hired in 2025, according to the ...