Meet our Team

Chief Dispatcher
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Kevin V. Johnson, 11-73
Serving Since 1997

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911 Emergency Dispatcher I's
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Dawn E. Buchinger, 11-77
Serving Since 2001

Frank E. Martin Jr, 11-76
Serving Since 2006

Dana J. Petty, 11-79
CC911DBA President
Serving Since 2007

Holly M. Gambacorta, 11-78
CC911DBA Secretary/Treasurer
Serving Since 2007


​911 Emergency Dispatcher's
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Jessica Maloy, 11-82
CC911DBA Vice-President
Serving Since 2016

Anthony M. Bashford, 11-83
Serving Since 2017

 Brian R. Ostrander, 11-84
Serving Since 2018

 Zachary Usyk, 11-87
Serving Since 2023

​911 Emergency Dispatcher's (Part-Time)
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Lori J. Bartlett, 11-72
Serving Since 1994

Andrew Ludwig, 11-61
Serving Since 2024

Job Descriptions

WHAT IS A CHIEF DISPATCHER?

In addition to the duties of an Emergency Dispatcher 1, the Chief Dispatcher is also responsible for assisting the 911 Director with administrative duties, establishing SOP's, and overseeing and supervising staff at the 911 Center. The Chief Dispatcher also assists with planning, implementing, equipping, budgeting, staffing, and communication services.

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WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY DISPATCHER I?

The duties of Emergency Dispatcher I involve performing and supervising work related to radio, telephone, and computer equipment at the Columbia County 911 Center.  Emergency Dispatcher I's receive and relay police, fire and emergency medical calls. 

The Emergency Dispatcher I is responsible for supervising the activities of one or more Emergency Dispatcher(s) and for instructing all new department personnel in the operation of the radio, computer and other related equipment.

The Emergency Dispatcher I assists the Coordinator with establishment of Standard Operating Procedures.  The Emergency Dispatcher I does related work as required and assigned.

Employees of this class must be able to function calmly during emergencies and to take appropriate action efficiently.  Additional duties are of a routine clerical nature.  All work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.   


WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY DISPATCHER?

The Emergency Dispatcher serves as a liaison between the general public and the emergency services personnel who are responsible for maintaining public safety. 

The Emergency Dispatcher’s primary duty is to serve the public by assisting field personnel with the protection of life and property through proper and expedient dispatching of an emergency police, fire, and medical personnel and equipment.  

The Emergency Dispatcher primarily handles emergency situations, but often deals with non-emergency situations as well.  All work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.  The dispatcher also performs other duties as assigned.