BARSTOW POLICE AND FIRE DISPATCH CONSOLIDATION 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY February 4, 2013 to February 4, 2014

Michelle Walker-SquiresDorothea FloresRuth Ann Swartwood Chikyra Potter Megan TinninCarolyn Hawkins Prior to taking over Fire Dispatch, BPD employed 6 Dispatchers

Nicole Lendway Nataly Torres Shannon Cossey Pam Almryde 4 NEW DISPATCHERS WERE HIRED

When Barstow PD took over fire dispatching we added:  1 New Console  Upgrade of all computer equipment to accommodate the needs of police and fire.

 Tri-Tech programmed all computers to enable fire calls to be inputted into our system.  Toning and paging were programmed into our computer systems by county radio (ISD).  Radio frequencies for police and fire talk groups were programmed on all Barstow public safety radios.  Dispatchers completed a ride-a-long with the Barstow Fire Department.  Dispatchers received training on computer data input for fire and medical aid calls.

 All Dispatchers have attended the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch and are Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certified.  Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified.

On February 4, 2013 Barstow Police was scheduled to begin dispatching for Barstow Fire at 08:00 hours. At 07:58 hours Dispatcher Carolyn Hawkins received the 1 st call.

 2 Dispatchers on duty  Increased service for citizens of Barstow.  Police Officer and Firefighter safety has improved because of the combined communication center.  Alleviated the use of PD staff to relieve Dispatcher(s) for breaks.

 Dispatchers are familiar with the geography of the City, Freeways, & County areas.  Dispatch time improved by 1 min 49 sec for Barstow Fire Dept.

TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE 2013 – 34,860  Barstow Police Department - 31,274  Barstow Fire Department – 3,586

THANK YOU LADIES FOR ALL YOU DO !!