Cassidy Patterson has public service sewn into the fabric of her DNA. She hails from a family whose patriarch has over twenty years in his distinguished career in law enforcement and the military, and a matriarch who served sixteen years with Richmond County Emergency Services. It only felt natural for Patterson to pave a career in dispatch, as if she had been genetically predisposed. For her, the most rewarding part of the job is, “The ability to provide resources and assistance for responders and citizens within our community.” Living up to a family history of service and dependability, Patterson has six years in dispatch service.
Amazon gift cards, snacks, and energy drinks or coffee are all welcome donation gifts.
Denise Mason grew up knowing she wanted to help people in her community, and she has racked up seven years in dispatch getting to do just that. Mason shares that her motto is, “Tell me your worst and I’ll send you my best,” which has served her well through her most rewarding part of the job, walking young mothers through labor and delivery. She states that she has had, “Three and counting,” when it comes to walking mothers through the birthing process.
Coffee, flavored water drink mixes, and Lego’s are welcome donation gifts.
Jessica Johnson has two and a half years in dispatch service already under her belt. When choosing a career, Johnson considered her desire to help others and set about looking for a professional path that would see her aiding her community every day in a fundamental and impactful way. The most rewarding part of the job for Johnson is, “Being able to help people, which in of itself is its own reward.”
Blankets, candles, and gift cards are all welcome donation gifts.
Christine Collins’ sixteen years of service in dispatch has flown by. Knowing a career of service to her community was always to be in her professional cards, Collins struggled to reconcile her ambition with her struggle to adapt to long-term social settings. Finding a home in dispatch, Collins finds the most rewarding part of her job is the chance every shift to save a life.
Candy, games, and fidgets are all welcome donation gifts.
Becky Montanez has been with dispatch for three years. The profession came as a surprise to her initially, but now it is a reminder to a long ago afternoon spent at a RCC job fair that changed the course of her life. In dispatch, Montanez accomplishes combining her love of helping people in her community with a paycheck, finding dispatch to be, “A great way to truly fill that void.” Montanez has established a family amongst her coworkers, the bonds strengthened each day. She credits the greatest reward of her profession in dispatch as helping members of her community when they are going through their darkest hour.
Gift cards for massages or coffee, and snacks are all welcome donation gifts.
Jeanette Asbury found her professional calling in dispatch service twenty-five years ago and has never looked back. Attracted to a career in law enforcement, Asbury knew she was not attracted to the hands-on work of a typical law enforcement officer. Deciding to give dispatch a try, she has found herself really enjoying her job, and has worked with law enforcement and Richmond County 911. For Asbury, her reward comes from taking a bad call, using her training, and turning that call into the best call of the shift because through her training and experience, she can save a life.
Calvin Smith has poured eight years of his professional career into dispatch and has no plans of going anywhere. Learning life saving techniques, such as CPR training, is among the most valuable lessons Smith feels he has gained through his profession. Smith is proud that his career has led him to acquire the skills necessary to have the confidence and training to handle an emergency situation. The most rewarding aspect of the job for Smith is knowing that he has made a difference in the life of a stranger. Someone Smith doesn’t know is having the worst day of their life and has called him. Smith knows each call is a chance for him to save someone’s day, if not also their tomorrow.
Diet Mtn. Dew or Cheerwine, Reeses, and Ramen are all welcome donation gifts.
Anna Hamilton has had a career in dispatch for two and a half years. Every day she is answering the call, Hamilton knows she is fulfilling the career path she always envisioned. Often finding herself the calmest person in a calamity, Hamilton has often been told that a career in dispatch should be for her. Now Hamilton finds getting to use her gift of restoring calm to the anxious daily to be the most rewarding gift of all.
Dove dark chocolates, coffee, and puzzles are all welcome donation gifts.
RICHMOND — Richmond County Emergency Services is kicking off Telecommunications Week by celebrating outstanding members of the Dispatch Services team. Anyone who would like to sponsor a donation gift for a dispatch team member(s) can do so by dropping off their donated gift at Richmond County Emergency Services located at 200 Industrial Park Dr. Rockingham, next Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jessica Johnson has two and a half years in dispatch service already under her belt. When choosing a career, Johnson considered her desire to help others and set about looking for a professional path that would see her aiding her community every day in a fundamental and impacting way. The most rewarding part of the job for Johnson is, “Being able to help people, which in of itself is its own reward.”
Blankets, candles, and gift cards are all welcome donation gifts.
Jeanette Asbury found her professional calling in dispatch service twenty-five years ago and has never looked back. Attracted to a career in law enforcement, Asbury knew she was not attracted to the hands-on work of a typical law enforcement officer. Deciding to give dispatch a try, she has found herself really enjoying her job, and has worked with law enforcement and Richmond County 911. For Asbury, her reward comes from taking a bad call, using her training, and turning that call into the best call of the shift because through her training and experience, she can save a life.
Christine Collins’ sixteen years of service in dispatch has flown by. Knowing a career of service to her community was always to be in her professional cards, Collins struggled to reconcile her ambition with her struggle to adapt to long-term social settings. Finding a home in dispatch, Collins finds the most rewarding part of her job is the chance every shift to save a life.
Candy, games, and fidgets are all welcome donation gifts.
Anna Hamilton has had a career in dispatch for two and a half years. Every day she is answering the call, Hamilton knows she is fulfilling the career path she always envisioned. Often finding herself the calmest person in a calamity, Hamilton has often been told that a career in dispatch should be for her. Now Hamilton finds getting to use her gift of restoring calm to the anxious daily to be the most rewarding gift of all.
Dove dark chocolates, coffee, and 500 piece puzzles are all welcome donation gifts.
Calvin Smith has poured eight years of his professional career into dispatch and has no plans of going anywhere. Learning life saving techniques, such as CPR training, is among the most valuable lessons Smith feels he has gained through his profession. Smith is proud that his career has led him to acquire the skills necessary to have the confidence and training to handle an emergency situation. The most rewarding aspect of the job for Smith is knowing that he has made a difference in the life of a stranger. Someone Smith doesn’t know is having the worst day of their life and has called him. Smith knows each call is a chance for him to save someone’s day, if not also their tomorrow.
Diet Mtn. Dew or Cheerwine, Reeses, and Ramen are all welcome donation gifts.
Becky Montanez has been with dispatch for three years. The profession came as a surprise to her initially, but now it is a reminder to a long ago afternoon spent at a RCC job fair that changed the course of her life. In dispatch, Montanez accomplishes combining her love of helping people in her community with a paycheck, finding dispatch to be, “A great way to truly fill that void.” Montanez has established a family amongst her coworkers, the bonds strengthened each day. She credits the greatest reward of her profession in dispatch as helping members of her community when they are going through their darkest hour.
Gift cards for massages or coffee, and snacks are all welcome donation gifts.
Denise Mason grew up knowing she wanted to help people in her community, and she has racked up seven years in dispatch getting to do just that. Mason shares that her motto is, “Tell me your worst and I’ll send you my best,” which has served her well through her most rewarding part of the job, walking young mothers through labor and delivery. She states that she has had, “Three and counting,” when it comes to walking mothers through the birthing process.
Coffee, flavored water drink mixes, and Lego’s are all welcome donation gifts.
Cassidy Patterson has public service sewn into the fabric of her DNA. She hails from a family whose patriarch has over twenty years in his distinguished career in law enforcement and the military, and a matriarch who served sixteen years with Richmond County Emergency Services. It only felt natural for Patterson to pave a career in dispatch, as if she had been genetically predisposed for it. For her, the most rewarding part of the job is, “The ability to provide resources and assistance for responders and citizens within our community.” Living up to a family history of service and dependability, Patterson has six years in dispatch service.
Amazon gift cards, snacks, and energy drinks or coffee are all welcome donation gifts.