Calling emergency services isn’t one of those things most folks do regularly, and it’s not like it’s possible to just practice. However, it's still one of those skills that is still important to have ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu police are rolling out big new bonuses — up to $2,000 per month for some — to keep 911 operators on the job in the hopes of solving a growing staffing issue. House Rep.

HOUSTON -- A former 911 operator is accused of hanging up on emergency calls. Crenshanda Williams used to as a Houston Emergency Center 911 operator. Court records show the 43-year-old was charged ...

This story, headlined 911 operators confront grim task, ghastly calls," was originally published Sept. 19, 2005. It is being republished for the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina as part of The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As part of the five-year hiring plan announced in late 2024, 90 new communications operators were hired in 2025, according to the ...

I've only ever had to call emergency services once in my life, when an elderly neighbour had a bad fall down her back stairs, and the ambulance arrived in a timely fashion. This is not how it goes in ...