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Richard Stevens
911 Operator

The steady voice when people need help most

+1 214 555 0731
linkedin.com/in/richard-stevens-911

911 operator with seven years answering emergency calls for a public-safety answering point in Dallas. The first voice people reach in an emergency — answering calls fast, calming and questioning callers, gathering the critical details, and routing the right help without delay. Recognized for calm, accurate call handling during high-pressure and life-threatening calls. Answers and triages emergency and non-emergency calls, gathers and verifies location and details, gives life-saving pre-arrival instructions, and routes calls to the right responders. Strong on both the speed and accuracy and the composure and empathy the role demands when callers are at their most frightened. Steady, focused and reliable on every shift. Looking for a 911-operator or emergency-call-taker role with a center that values calm, capable operators.

Professional Experience
Dallas Public Safety Answering Point - Dallas, TX

911 Operator April 2017 to Present 9 years & 7 months

Answer emergency calls fast as the first voice people reach in a crisis.
Recognized for calm, accurate call handling during high-pressure, life-threatening calls.
Calm and question callers to gather and verify location and critical details.
Give life-saving pre-arrival instructions and keep callers steady until help arrives.
Triage and route emergency and non-emergency calls to the right responders.
Stay composed and focused through high-stress shifts every day.
Texas Communications Center - Dallas, TX

Emergency Call Taker August 2016 to March 2017 8 months

Handled emergency and non-emergency calls and routing.
Learned call triage, protocols and communication systems.
Built composure and accuracy under real pressure on shift.
Gained EMD certification and a 911-operator role.
Education
Dallas College

Associate Degree in Public Safety (August 2014 to June 2016)

Associate degree in public safety covering emergency services, communication and protocols. The public-safety focus led directly into emergency call taking. Built the foundation the role needs.
APCO International

Emergency Telecommunicator & EMD Certification (January 2017 to April 2017)

Certification in emergency telecommunication and EMD covering call handling, triage and pre-arrival instructions. It formalised the call-taking toolkit used daily. Applied directly to emergency call handling.
Highlights
Calm on the hardest calls
Recognized for calm, accurate call handling during high-pressure and life-threatening calls. Staying composed when callers are panicking is what the role is about.
Steady until help arrives
Keeps frightened callers steady and guides them with clear instructions until responders reach them. That calm, steady guidance on the phone can genuinely save a life.
Crisis Communication & EMD
Crisis Communication & EMD

APCO International (January 2018 to April 2018)

Completed an advanced crisis-communication and emergency-medical-dispatch course covering call control, triage and pre-arrival instructions. It strengthened the calm, accurate call handling the role demands under intense pressure.
Activities & Interests
Certifications
Emergency Telecommunicator & EMD

APCO International (April 2017 to Present)

Certification in emergency telecommunication and EMD covering call handling, triage and pre-arrival instructions. It formalised the call-taking toolkit used daily. Applied directly to emergency call handling.
Technical Skills
  • Emergency Call Handling
  • Call Triage
  • Pre-Arrival Instructions
  • Location Verification
  • Call Routing
  • Crisis Communication
  • Protocols & Procedures
  • Communication Systems
  • Active Listening
  • Multitasking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Spanish
Professional Working Proficiency
Personal
Location
Dallas, TX
Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Availability
2 weeks
Date of Birth
1992-03-22
Personal Skills
Composure
Empathy
Quick Thinking
Reliability
Focus

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