National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: Chesterfield County Emergency Communications [Video]

Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week!

VDEM visited the 911 emergency communications center in Chesterfield County to speak with a telecommunicator who has dedicated many years to being the one answering the call, often on the worst days of peoples’ lives.

Meet Kathryn Zawadzki! She talks about the daily aspects of the role, how it impacts her life, and what she does to keep her mental health in check every day while working.

Thank you to all of our Telecommunicators in Virginia for the work you do not just during this week, but all year round to keep the commonwealth safe ❤️📞