SASKATOON — “What is your emergency?”
The voices on the other end of the phone line during trying times are the focus of Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 13-19 in Saskatchewan
The contributions of 9-1-1 call takers, dispatchers and technicians across the province are being recognized.
"Telecommunicators are essential in saving lives," Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Tim McLeod said. "They ensure that the information you provide during a 9-1-1 call is accurately relayed to the emergency personnel who are coming to your aid. We recognize and appreciate their vital role in keeping our citizens safe."
This week is an opportunity to acknowledge and express gratitude to those who devote their lives to serving the public.
In Saskatchewan, 9-1-1 calls are taken by highly trained professional staff in Regina, Saskatoon and near Prince Albert. These telecommunicators received over 570,000 calls in 2024.
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) provides monitoring and dispatching services across the province. The SPSA works with volunteer and professional first responders, as well as provincial and municipal government ministries and agencies to support public safety, protection and enforcement.
National Public Safety Telecommunicators week is observed annually during the second full week of April.
