The Stark-Dickinson Communications Center is one of the most modern communications centers in North Dakota. Along with modern telecommunications technology, the center is equipped with Enhanced 911 capability. With the recent integration of RapidSOS, wireless callers are better able to provide their location, send text messages, and even send photos and videos to the dispatch center as crimes are occurring. The center operates 24 hours a day, usually with at least two dispatchers on staff.
The center provides both emergency and non-emergency dispatch services for 22 surrounding entities. Dispatchers are responsible for dispatching police, fire, rescue, and ambulance services within those areas.
The dispatchers work a combination of ten and twelve-hour shifts. They are highly trained and dedicated professionals. Each dispatcher must complete a training period working with an experienced dispatcher. They are also required to complete the APCO Basic Telecommunicator course, which is nationally accredited. They also complete APCO’s Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD) course.
9-1-1 Police Fire EMS
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TEXT to 911 |
Text to 9-1-1 Available Statewide
How Do I Text to 9-1-1?
Why Would I Want to Text 9-1-1?
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Common Mis-dials (911) | Number to Call Instead |
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DO NOT DIAL 911!!!!! Tune in to a local radio or television station for why the sirens are sounding. Please help us keep the 911 lines open for emergencies!
OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN ACTIVATION POLICY: We will activate the outdoor warning sirens whenever:
The outdoor warning sirens will be activated once for each Warning, but may be activated again if necessary throughout the duration of the Warning. The outdoor warning sirens will not be activated for a weather watch. The Stark County Emergency Management office tests the sirens every Wednesday at 11:00 A.M during the non-winter months. They sound for about 10-15 seconds to ensure all sites are functioning correctly. Reminder – these are OUTDOOR warning sirens. If you hear them, seek shelter immediately. Many companies sell NOAA weather radios that will alert you to a storm warning if you are already indoors. Lightning kills more people every year than tornadoes! Heed the warning – get indoors when the sirens activate!
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Questions or Comments?
Comments and questions regarding the Communications/Dispatch Center can be directed to the dispatch supervisor, Liz Okerson at:
Phone: 701-456-7758 or email by Clicking Here .