Johnson County Emergency Communications Center

27/10/2026

The best recognition comes from those you work alongside every day. On October 8th, 2026, every division of Johnson County's Department of Emergency Services (DES) came together to celebrate the outstanding employees who were nominated and recognized by their peers for going above and beyond. Join us in celebrating this year's award recipients!

20/10/2026

Congratulations are in order to our emergency call-taker, Jamie! She was able to assist a family with welcoming a baby boy before responders arrived on scene!! Way to go, Jamie!

06/10/2026

🚨 WE ARE HIRING: Emergency Communications Dispatcher Trainee 🚨
The Department of Emergency Services needs a dedicated individual to become the vital link between the public and our frontline first responders. You will process 911 calls, dispatch emergency units and help save lives.
⏱️ Shifts are 12 hours (day or night) and include weekends, holidays and mandatory overtime.
📝 This is a full-time, temporary position for up to 1 year. Successfully complete the training program to transition into a permanent career as a Specialist.
Apply Here: https://bit.ly/4rS9Vcy

30/09/2026

Two baby girls in two and a half months? We're starting to think this call-taker has a calling within her calling!

Congratulations to Corde for helping two families welcome their baby girls into the world! Your guidance made a difference during two unforgettable calls. Way to go!!

23/09/2026

11/09/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who answered the call when our nation needed them most.
We also remember the voices behind the calls — the 911 dispatchers who remained calm in the midst of unimaginable chaos, gathered critical information, sent help where it was needed, and stayed connected to people during some of the most frightening moments of their lives.
Today, we honor every dispatcher, first responder, military member, and ordinary citizen who showed extraordinary courage that day.

31/08/2026

As the end of summer draws near we want to recognize all of the dispatchers not just in our agency, but all of our partner agencies! Our Operations Supervisor, Lia Greenhalgh-Lloyd used her artistic talents to create a challenge coin with all of the area agencies named on the coin. Additionally, our Deputy Director, Rick Gisolf, designed a challenge coin for our dispatchers in recognition for their dedication, and commitment this summer, and every day.

18/08/2026

In a line of work where our folks are typically "behind the scenes," yesterday one of our Emergency Communications Specialists (Brian Campbell) was thanked for the help he provided during a call. This citizen was playing pickleball at a local park when a medical emergency occurred. She (and others) sprang into action and followed the life-saving instructions Campbell provided, which led to a positive outcome for the patient. Following this event, the citizen took the initiative to put up a sign with the address to the pickleball court in case there's ever another emergency, and is now pushing for more permanent signs to be posted!

17/08/2026

Same smiles. Same friendship. Just a couple of decades of stories in between! The first was taken in 2006, the second in 2026... These two represent MANY years of service, dedication, memories, and history with our agency!

15/08/2026

Our Quality And Training Specialist, Jen Lee, completed Johnson County, KS Government LEAP program this week! This program is a great reminder about how Johnson County believes that Leadership Empowers All People. Jen shared that one of her favorite parts of the 3 day class included learning about emotional intelligence in leadership. Congratulations Jen!