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Franklin County Honors Its Dedicated Public Safety Telecommunicators
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 12-18, 2026, to be National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Franklin County. In doing so, they are highlighting the role these individuals play as a critical link between citizens and emergency services. When emergencies occur, public safety telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact…
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Harshman Achieves Prestigious Emergency Professional Certification
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners recently recognized Barbara Harshman, communications coordinator with the county’s department of emergency services, for earning her emergency number professional (ENP) certification. Offered by the National Emergency Number Association (NENA), ENP certification is the most prestigious designation for 911 professionals as it recognizes excellence in the emergency communications industry. Those who earn ENP certification demonstrate expertise and competence in public safety, proficiency in handling 911…
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Two Franklin County 911 Dispatchers Honored With ‘Stork Awards’
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners joined the Emergency Health Services Federation (EHSF) in recognizing Franklin County Department of Emergency Services 911 telecommunicators Sherry Cochran and Payden Miller for their roles in the recent births of two new Franklin County residents. Also known as a “stork award,” the EHSF Prehospital Delivery Commendation is presented…
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Franklin County 911 Dispatcher Receives ‘Stork Award’ For Prehospital Delivery
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners joined the Emergency Health Services Federation (EHSF) in recognizing Franklin County Department of Emergency Services 911 telecommunicator Bethani Mummert for her recent role in the birth of a new Franklin County resident. Also known as a “stork award,” the EHSF Prehospital Delivery Commendation is presented to a certified…
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Franklin County 911 Dispatcher Honored For Assisting Resident In Cardiac Arrest
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners today joined the Emergency Health Services Federation (EHSF) in recognizing Franklin County Department of Emergency Services 911 telecommunicator Payton Timmons for his role in saving the life of a Greene Township woman in December. On Dec. 31, Timmons answered a call for a patient in cardiac arrest. Timmons…
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State, Local Leaders Highlight Shapiro Administration Investments to Modernize 911 System in Pennsylvania
Chambersburg, PA – The Shapiro Administration today joined county and local leaders to discuss how Governor Shapiro has supported the transition to Next Generation 911 (NG911) – the most significant technological upgrades in the history of Pennsylvania’s 911 system. “As technology changes, people expect their 911 system to keep up with new capabilities for communication and…
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Franklin County 911 Dispatcher Honored With ‘Stork Award’ For Prehospital Delivery
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners joined the Emergency Health Services Federation (EHSF) in recognizing Franklin County Department of Emergency Services 911 telecommunicator Kaleb Longe for his role in the birth of a new Franklin County resident. Also known as a “stork award,” the EHSF Prehospital Delivery Commendation is presented to a certified emergency…
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Seville Named Director Of Franklin County Department Of Emergency Services
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce that Mary K. Seville has been named the director of Franklin County’s Department of Emergency Services (DES). As DES Director, Seville will administer and direct the emergency management agency, hazardous materials program and the 911 communications center to coordinate safety activities and programs within…
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Franklin County 911 Dispatcher Recognized For Assisting Man In Cardiac Arrest
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners recently joined the Emergency Health Services Federation (EHSF) in recognizing Franklin County Department of Emergency Services 911 telecommunicator Payden Miller for his role in saving the life of a local resident earlier this year. On Sept. 3, Miller answered a call for a man in cardiac arrest. Miller…
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Franklin County Names Holloway As New Director Of Emergency Services
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce that Glenn Holloway has been named the director of Franklin County’s Department of Emergency Services (DES). As DES director, Holloway will administer and direct the emergency management agency, hazardous materials program and the 911 communications center to coordinate safety activities and programs within the…
