03/07/2026
Every 911 call begins with a voice.
Before the sirens.
Before the lights.
Before help ever arrives.
That calm, steady voice belongs to a telecommunicator.
During Telecommunications Week, we’re celebrating the voices behind the radio and the calm behind the chaos. Our dispatchers are the unseen first first-responders who coordinate care, guide crews, and support patients long before help arrives.
This year, Prisma Health EMS invites field crews, departments, and leadership to “Adopt-a-Dispatcher.”
When you adopt a dispatcher, you’ll receive a short “About me” sheet and can create custom gifts and baskets just for them- snacks, gift cards. Coffee, handwritten notes, etc
Dispatchers are the lifeline between callers, crews, and hospitals, and this week is about recognizing the incredible work they do every day.
We have a total of 28 dispatchers, if you would like to adopt one, please contact Courtney at Courtney.Wilbanks@prismahealth.org.
📅 Telecommunications Week: April 13–19, 2026
📍 Department: Prisma Health EMS Communications (OCONEE)
Let’s make sure every dispatcher feels appreciated.
Adopt a Dispatcher and help us celebrate the voices behind the headset. 🎧