Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Police Superintendent Larry Akers, Deputy Fire Chief Mike Hess, Deputy Fire Chief Tyrone Denson, 911 Dispatch Deputy Rebecca Ocasio, Deputy for Public Health and Preparedness Tony Pettaway, Training Officer Jillian Madison-Wilson, and Springfield Emergency Communications staff joined to congratulate the four new Springfield Fire Department Emergency Communications Dispatch graduates on Friday afternoon at the East Forest Park Library on Surrey Road.
Mayor Sarno states, “Congratulations to our newest 911 emergency dispatchers! This class of intelligent women exemplified true camaraderie. That will serve them well as they enter the frontlines of the public safety profession, where they play a critical role in responding to emergency situations. On behalf of Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Superintendent Larry Akers, Deputy Fire Chief Mike Hess, 911 Dispatch Deputy Rebecca Ocasio and all of our brave and dedicated Fire, Police, and emergency response officials, we thank you and your families for your sacrifice and commitment working on the ‘frontlines’ to help enhance our public safety response for our residents and business community. Your professionalism, compassion and efforts are truly appreciated. Thank you.”
