Baxter County Honors 911 Dispatchers During National Week

Community invited to meet staff and show appreciation for critical emergency response work.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:40pm

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A softly blurred, impressionistic scene of a 911 operator's desk, with muted tones and a dreamlike quality conveying the calm yet intense atmosphere of an emergency dispatch center.The unsung heroes of emergency response, 911 dispatchers work tirelessly behind the scenes to coordinate critical aid and keep communities safe.Mountain Home Today

Baxter County 911 Dispatch is observing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, recognizing the vital role that dispatchers play in emergency response and public safety. The dispatch center handles over 40,000 calls per year and is staffed by 15 county dispatchers providing 24/7 coverage for 19 fire departments and 5 police departments. As part of the observance, the department is inviting the community to stop by, meet the dispatch staff, and show appreciation for their work through donations of snacks, meals, or other small tokens of support.

Why it matters

911 dispatchers are the critical first point of contact during emergencies, providing guidance and coordinating responses for law enforcement, fire, and medical calls. Recognizing their contributions helps raise awareness of the essential work they do to keep communities safe.

The details

Baxter County 911 Dispatch is located at 815 Highway 62 West in Mountain Home, Arkansas and can be contacted by phone at 870-580-9413 or by email at 911coordinator@baxtercountyar.gov. The dispatch center is staffed by 15 county dispatchers who provide 24/7 coverage and support for the region.

  • National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is observed April 13-19, 2026.

The players

Baxter County 911 Dispatch

The emergency dispatch center for Baxter County, Arkansas that handles over 40,000 calls per year and coordinates responses for 19 fire departments and 5 police departments.

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The takeaway

This observance highlights the critical role that 911 dispatchers play in emergency response and public safety, and encourages the community to show their appreciation for the hard work and dedication of these essential public servants.