nowestps.org - News https://nowestps.org/ Longtime Dispatcher to Hang Up His Microphone - written by Jeremy Rodorigo https://nowestps.org/Event/75/Longtime-Dispatcher-to-Hang-Up-His-Microphone-written-by-Jeremy-Rodorigo
When the month of February draws to a close, so too will the 32 year career of Northwest CMED dispatcher Peter Miller. Often referred to as “The Voice of CMED”, Millers distinct vo…]]>
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:44:00 -0800
Steve Savage 40 years of Service! https://nowestps.org/Event/73/Steve-Savage-40-years-of-ServiceI
We would like to congratulate Steve Savage on his 40 years of service here at NWCTPS! Steve began as a dispatcher with a skill set that included emergency services and the technical process b…]]>
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:21:00 -0700
911 dispatchers answer the call for Naugatuck Valley, say many more difficult to hear since start of pandemic https://nowestps.org/Event/70/911-dispatchers-answer-the-call-for-Naugatuck-Valley-say-many-more-difficult-to-hear-since-start-of-pandemic
This past week LaSalle Blanks from WTNH stopped by the center to visit during Telecommunicator week and talk to us about the difficult job our Call Takers and Dispatchers have. WTNH Article]]>
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:44:00 -0700
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2021 https://nowestps.org/Event/69/National-Public-Safety-Telecommunicators-Week-2021
This past week we celebrated National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. We wanted to extend a HUGE thank you to our devoted Call Takers & Dispatchers who every day are the voice on the…]]>
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:32:00 -0700
Rest in Peace Dispatcher #400 https://nowestps.org/Event/68/Rest-in-Peace-Dispatcher-N400
The Northwest family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of John DiMasso, Dispatcher #400. He was a friend to everyone he met and a source of strength for all who knew him. A celebratio…]]>
Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:19:00 -0700
National Telecommunicators Week 2020 https://nowestps.org/Event/67/National-Telecommunicators-Week-2020
Every year during the second week of April, Call Takers and Dispatchers are celebrated and honored for the exceptional job they do as the first first responders. During this week we try to inc…]]>
Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:34:00 -0700
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) https://nowestps.org/Event/66/Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19
Effective March 4th, NWCTPS is enhancing our screening measures with callers in an attempt to maintain the safety of our first responders. What is COVID-19? Per the May Clinic, a new virus cal…]]>
Wed, 04 Mar 2020 03:00:00 -0800
Krista Berthel https://nowestps.org/Event/64/Krista-Berthel
It is with mixed feelings that we announce the departure of Krista Berthel from the Northwest Administrative team. While we are happy to see Krista pursue a new opportunity and embark on a ne…]]>
Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:03:00 -0800
The Voice of CMED https://nowestps.org/Event/45/The-Voice-of-CMED
Northwest Public Safety is honored to be able to recognize a core member of our organization Peter Miller, Dispatcher 112. Pete started at Northwest in December of 1989. At this time Northwest…]]>
Thu, 23 May 2019 10:19:00 -0700
Dispatcher Carl Smith assist Middlebury family with delivery of second child https://nowestps.org/Event/40/Dispatcher-Carl-Smith-assist-Middlebury-family-with-delivery-of-second-child
We had a surprise visit at the center tonight from a wonderful Middlebury family with their newborn. They wanted to show their appreciation to Dispatcher Carl Smith for helping them through th…]]>
Mon, 13 May 2019 11:12:37 -0700