Who’s Your Superhero?, Page 2

Despite the tremendous stress levels, added work and uncertainty surrounding COVID, the superheroes of Umatilla County NEVER wavered one step.

Dispatcher Salnajs took her training into action and started doing the heimlich on Dispatcher Flynn. Dispatcher Salnajs’s amazing efforts saved Dispatcher Flynn’s life.

With the first epicenter of COVID-19 right here in our backyards, our staff of dispatchers, supervisors and support personnel went into overdrive. 

I could never begin to thank him enough for being exactly what I needed on one of the worst days of our family’s life.

During a day off, February 15, 2021, around 1900, PSC III Kraut utilized his training from DPSC and his EMT class to save someone’s life.

Chris is as reliable as they come and no one on our shift ever feels like they are alone as long as he is close by.

The best group of dispatchers on the East Coast!  I’m proud to be part of such a dynamic team where everyone has something to bring to the table. 

The way I saw them pull together to help each other during this unprecedented time is commendable.

My team has been put through some of the worst calls and situations I have ever witnessed, and they all came out the other side standing stronger together.

We are constantly leaning on each other for support and guidance and are faced with new problems to solve every day.

This team of amazing individuals trusted me as we marched through the pandemic. Everything that was thrown at them they handled with grace and understanding.

Jen absorbs her training material so quickly. She is able to demonstrate her new skills with ease.

She assumed the role of Assistant Director a while back and wow!!  She has really stepped up!

She learned the job during the height of COVID, when there were virtually no calls and still managed to become of the best callktakers we have ever had. 

Heather Tompkins has a favorite saying.  “I broke dispatch.”  In fact, she has done so several times.

Kama has stepped into a new role of Lead TAC. Although it’s a bit overwhelming at times, she has taken it one step at a time and is learning the process quickly.

Michelle takes a down and dirty approach to Sex Offender Registrations.  She goes above and beyond with her efforts to gather information. 

I am inspired by a co-worker named Fatima Singleton, She is the epitome of being an invisible super woman.

We went to a Central Dispatch Center in July 2020, combining 3 agencies into 1. I became the 3rd shift supervisor and could not ask for a better crew.

I could go on and on about how motivating she is, because she is such a great co-worker. She has personally encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone so I can grow,

My superhero, is my best friend, partner on a daily basis at work, and I consider her to be a sister.

Rachel Fuller is so much more than a supervisor. She is an encourager, an advocate, and an example of the dispatcher we all want to be when we grow up.

These individuals go above and beyond the call of duty every shift providing critical support in translation services, fire and medical dispatching, and coordinating with Japanese resources for our Marine Corps base.

I believe every one of our dispatchers are heroes, during these trying times. Covid-19 has changed every aspect of our daily functions.

Although I’ve only been here just less than two years, it didn’t take me long to realize the incredible work ethic and desire to continually improve and learn displayed by Shilo.

I have been very blessed to have a person who continues to support and encourage our center and myself as a 911 dispatcher even though she has hung up her headset.

In her 4 years in this job she has become a CTO, TIC, Leader of the Center Employee Outreach Program as well as many self-initiated certifications she works on with FEMA and our parent companies.

Robbins’ team spent their “down time” when not answering phone calls or radio traffic during their 12-hour shift cutting out hearts and writing uplifting messages on them.

Amy is the most selfless person I know. If a shift needs to be covered, she covers it. If someone takes a tough call, she is right there checking on you.

They have dealt with staffing shortages, platoon changes, management changes, cutbacks, retirements,  Covid restrictions and we are going through major technology upgrades (CAD, phones etc.). 

The dispatchers of the Lake County Sheriffs Office in Tennessee, are real small town superheroes. A small agency, but all of them with big hearts!

Kellie is one smart young lady that truly knows what’s she’s doing. Doesn’t get flustered at all. She is AWESOME!!!!

My SUPERHEROES no matter how cliche it may sound to some of you are my wife and kids.  My wife is the absolute most supportive wife anyone could ask for who works in this profession.

Ms. Lee has always been a constant source of encouragement and knowledge for me. She deserves to be recognized for what she does and the dispatchers that she has molded and still mentors.

There are many trials she has overcome with a positive attitude and the drive to continue helping our community in her position as call taker, dispatcher, training officer, supervisor and the awesome shift commander that she is today.

They care about people and enjoy being the lifeline with the steady voice of calm in the storm the ones who know how to handle emergency situations and do it with grace and style.

[Includes five submissions.] Without this man I would have never made it where I am today.  Everyday he inspires me to be better than I was the day before.

These are my peeps, the calm behind every cry for help. You’ll never see their face, but you will always hear their voice. Good or bad, they have your back and mine. While we might …

I am completely inspired and hope to achieve half of what she’s done for the future of our communications center!

Dawn has not faltered at all in being an amazing supervisor, and I pray we keep her for many years to come.

Amanda is compassionate and very smart in what she does, she goes beyond the call of duty in her position and she can multi-task in many disciplines.

My superhero is all of my PSTs. This group cares for each other and the district they serve and inspire me every day.

My “superhero” is the sheriff in our small county. Doc has not let the pandemic slow him down at all. He makes time for everybody mostly at the expense of his own personal life.