ND Recognizes Telecommunicators as First Responders

ND Recognizes Telecommunicators as First Responders

BISMARCK, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – In a ceremonial signing attended by Public Safety Telecommunicators and Public Safety Answering Point leaders from across the state, North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong—joined by Representative Todd Porter and Senators Chuck Walen and Ryan Braunberger—signed House Bill 1419 and Senate Bill 2296 into law. These landmark pieces of legislation formally designate Public Safety Telecommunicators as First Responders…

North Dakota dispatchers say they’re proud to be called first responders

FARGO — North Dakota has become the 20th state to officially classify emergency dispatchers as first responders, following two bills signed into law last week by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. The legislation also adds dispatchers to the state’s public safety retirement plan, which officials say is expected to boost recruitment and retention across the state’s emergency communication centers. “It is awesome to finally be recognized for what you do, to b…