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Who’s Your Superhero?, Page 2

Best Dispatchers Ever!

But above their individual and collective excellence as public safety dispatchers, every one of them are wonderful people.

My Hero: Courtney Kirkland

She has a passion for her work that shines through in those moments where it matters, those moments that our officers depend on us for vital information, quick thinking and using good judgement.

Ashley Marie

Ashley always goes above and beyond her normal dispatcher duties. She comes to work eager to work and is always willing to help.

Forever a Superhero

Mr. Quiroga is compassionate, a hard worker, and knowledgeable and always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need. 

Puts the Super in Supervisor

I am thankful for David’s experience everyday. He has helped me become a better call-talker for the public and the police officers!

Monica Garcia

Not only did she prepare me for this job, but she also gave me the strength and courage to believe in myself and become a great asset for the public and the city of San Antonio.

To Infinity and Beyond!!!!

Denise has been described as an octopus on steroids. She is a bright and shining star at our second home and definitely wears her cape well.

ECO of the Year Melanie Givens

From COVID-19 to civil unrest within the City of Richmond, Emergency Communications Officer Melanie Givens has remained committed to being an influential leader within rva911

Melissa Pimentel

A dispatcher beyond her tenure, she is someone who sets the standard even for senior dispatchers.

Beating Cancer

My hero is my Uncle. For the past 1.5 years he has been battling lung and brain cancer (the same cancer that my mother succumbed to).  He has the best spirit and outlook on his …

Unseen Heroes of Seattle

Seattle 9-1-1 employees came to work daily, never knowing what they were walking into. Daily and nightly protests prevented safe access to the comm center, located at a downtown police station.

The Putnam County Team

Through this loss, the dispatchers continued to be there to answer the calls for help; even though they were suffering on the inside, the callers couldn’t tell.

Julie “Tiger” Kelly

The thing that makes her stick out is that she has empathy for us dispatchers. She can tell when we need a little boost or encouragement; she can sense if something is going on in our lives.

Rob Satterfield

On April 1, 2021, Southeastern Arizona Communications (SEACOM) Dispatcher Rob Satterfield celebrated 30 years as a volunteer and part-time dispatcher.

Mamma Lori Styx

Lori retired from the road as a VCEMS EMT with over 20 years of service. She took her experience, care, and compassion to the Volusia County phone lines.

April Nicole

Ahe never wants the limelight or nor does she do it for the recognition. She does it for the love of the people she serves and for the love of the job.

“The Invisible Seam”, Melody Jones!

Melody Jones is an exceptional woman, a respectable human being, one would say a “superhero” for the love she has developed for others as a servant in public safety.

TEAM Raleigh-Wake 911

The Superheroes of RW911 quickly answered the call of duty to ensure the safety and security of their neighboring city.

Freya in Miami Y Mas

In Miami, there is a grocery store named ‘Fresco Y Mas’ – it means Fresh and More. Freya is the epitome of ‘and more’.