Proclamation for 911 Dispatcher Appreciation Week

Note: This proclamation was adopted by Town Council on Monday, April 17th, 2023, following the cancellation of the April 11th, 2023 Council meeting due to an unplanned power outage. Beyond 911 Dispatcher Appreciation Week, the Town encourages all residents to  reflect on the important role that 911 dispatchers play to ensure the safety of local residents and their families every day. 

Whereas this week is a time to show our appreciation and to recognize that our health, safety, and well-being are often dependent on the commitment and steadfast devotion of 911 emergency services dispatchers because emergencies can occur at any time that requires police, fire, ambulance, or other critical services intervention; and,

Whereas when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of law enforcement, firefighters, and medical personnel is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and,

Whereas the safety of our police officers, paramedics and firefighters is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone 911; and,

Whereas 911 dispatchers from the Ontario Provincial Police, Renfrew Central Ambulance Communications Centre and the Brockville Fire Department are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with emergency services. These dedicated men and women are First Responders and they are professionals who use public safety telecommunications to quickly respond to emergency calls; and,

Whereas each dispatcher and their support staff exhibit compassion, understanding, and professionalism during the performance of their job assisting those in need; 

Now Therefore, I, Lisa McGee, Mayor of Arnprior, do hereby proclaim April 9 to 15, 2023 as 911 Dispatcher Appreciation Week in the Town of Arnprior and encourage all residents to reflect on the important role that 911 dispatchers play to ensure the safety of local residents and their families.