
Excellence in Action: Education, Certification and Training
Advanced training ensures faster, more accurate, and ultimately safer outcomes for the public and your Cherokee County 9-1-1 Center. A dispatcher is not just an operator; they are highly skilled emergency communication professionals. They may not be boots on the ground, but they are your first, first responder. They must master complex technology, specialized training, navigate stressful situations, save your loved ones life while simultaneously dispatching EMS, fire and law enforcement for over 8 agencies in Cherokee County.
Your support directly empowers the Cherokee County 9-1-1 Center by funding critical initiatives, including the Blakey Education Grant for employee college education, leadership and mentorship programs led by local community experts, and conference and workshop opportunities that provide ongoing training, resources, and professional development for dispatchers and leadership.

