Emergency Dispatch

When emergencies happen in the Empire State, it isn’t just the police officers, EMTs and firefighters that save the day–it’s also the 911 dispatchers who work hard to direct these emergency workers to the scene. If you’re inspired by their courage and dedication, this step-by-step guide shows you how to become a 911 dispatcher in New York. Understanding the Role of a NY 911 Dispatcher If you apply for a 911 dispatcher position, the first thing to be aware of is that the job may also be titled “911 radio operator” or a “police communications technician.” These are all the…

When disaster strikes New York City, or any other municipality, agencies have to act fast to coordinate the response. Lives, property and safety all depend on the rapid response and efforts that the police, firefighters and other emergency medical service personnel put forth. To do these critical jobs, these agencies all depend on a central facility known as an Emergency Operations Center. What is an Emergency Operations Center? An Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is a secure facility where management decisions are made and coordinated responses are orchestrated in relation to emergency incidents. Responses include allocating resources, providing information management and…

Demand for Emergency Dispatch Consoles is Growing. In fact, calls for control room equipment like emergency dispatch consoles have increased significantly in recent months, and Saraval Industries is one of the few companies in New York capable of meeting this increased demand. We have been designing technical furniture for 911 dispatch operators in NY and beyond with the perfect consoles for 25 years, and our technology-driven approach makes us a natural choice for mission critical environments in both the public and private sectors. In addition to dispatch consoles and modular furniture systems, we offer audio and video equipment like monitors…