Bill > SCR79

This Concurrent Resolution urges the counties in Hawaii to officially recognize 911 emergency services dispatchers as first responders within their jurisdictions. It highlights that these dispatchers are the critical first point of contact for people needing police, fire, or medical help, and they play a vital role in relaying crucial information and instructions to both callers and emergency personnel in the field. The resolution emphasizes the stressful nature of their work, the advanced technology they use, and the potential for psychological impact, similar to other recognized first responders. It also notes that their duties are distinct from other dispatcher roles and that their job classifications should be updated to reflect their first responder status, with certified copies of the resolution to be sent to the mayors and council chairs of Honolulu, Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui counties.