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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen
The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen
Whitcom celebrated its 25th anniversary last week. Executive director Wendy Berrett said Whitcom has 13 full-time dispatchers, two part-time dispatchers and two more are in training.

‘Dispatchers are the first of the first responders’

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter • April 21, 2021

Emergency dispatchers are trained to operate six computers, four speakers, one headset and handle multiple callers all at once. Last year, Whitman County Regional Communications Center 911 answered over...

Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston said firefighters are wearing personal protective equipment while on call.

Pullman first responders prepare for COVID-19

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor • March 25, 2020

Pullman Fire, Pullman Police and WSU Police are practicing new protocols and following guidelines that include social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  Pullman Fire Pullman Fire...

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