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Dispatchers: The Lifeline in Crisis | Burlington News
Hartford, Vermont’s police department is in a desperate race to fill four emergency dispatcher roles as call volume surges and staffing shortages strain the system—part of a regional crisis impacting emergency services everywhere. Dispatchers, the unsung lifeline answering nearly 20,000 calls annually, are stretched thin, often juggling multiple emergencies and putting callers on hold. The job’s high-stress, multitasking demands cause many trainees to drop out, but those who stay are hailed as the glue holding emergency response together—calm, personable, and indispensable. One dispatcher…
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