Portland/Multnomah 911

The Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) answering 9-1-1 for Portland and Multnomah County, Oregon. Please dial 9-1-1 in an emergency.

[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

We will be joining our partners at the Fri-Yay Fair at East Portland Community Center's back lawn and track, 740 SE 106th Ave., from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 29. Let's kick off summer with safety and fun!

[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

Steve Mawdsley was named BOEC's long-term director today, after serving in an interim capacity since June 2025. More at https://t.co/n82d1YSC5Y.

[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We will be at this fun and supportive event from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 8 at Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy. Please come say hi and learn about our work in your community.

[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

We received this commendation from community member Mary: "Congratulations on 911 being one the the best in the nation!" Mary, we received your message and it's our pleasure to serve you and the entire community with the highest level of medical dispatch. https://t.co/d0wJJHMe2j

[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

Will we see you out and about this weekend? Look for BOEC at the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, organized by the Portland Guadalajara Sister City Association from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 1 on the waterfront & at the Corbett Springfest on Saturday, May 2.

[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

Did you catch us on @KATUNews, sharing our news about gaining medical dispatch accreditation and forging our path to progress? https://t.co/6GOryOZjOQ

[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

It was a pleasure to sit down with @KGWNews to share our story about our pathway to medical dispatch accreditation. https://t.co/r1GkaSIHIJ

[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Help Shape Our Future: We are recruiting community members to serve as volunteers on our User Board from West Portland, East Portland, and East Multnomah County. New deadline is May 3. More at https://t.co/Ghd2q4zNsx.

[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

Did you hear us on @OPBTOL yesterday, discussing our elite accreditation in medical dispatch? We are so proud to provide consistent and top-level, life-saving care to our community. https://t.co/fqTNBIUeMu

[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

Telecommunicators Week 2026 is in the rearview but you can look back at all of our amazing partners who help keep our community a safer and more compassionate place. We appreciate you! https://t.co/UJSJLBpykn

[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

On this final day of National Telecommunicators Week, take a look at our telecommunicators and team sharing our achievements with Portland City Council. https://t.co/pW272kd9I4

[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

"Thank you, dispatch, for all your support!" - @greshamfiredept https://t.co/HT38EUzFgu

[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

"Thanks, dispatch!" - @multco Emergency Medical Services and Tri-County Public Helath

Happy Telecommunicators Week!

[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

“Patrol couldn’t do what we do if it wasn’t for them and they’re with us every step of the way.” – @GreshamPolice

Happy Telecommunicators Week!

[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

If the @PortlandPolice Bike Squad had to work as 911 call takers: ”This is kinda hard….Happy Emergency Telecommunicators Week!” – Portland Police Central Bike Squad

[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

“We appreciate you! Thank you for all you do!” – Portland Street Response
Happy National Telecommunicators Week!

[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

"Thank you to our call takers & dispatchers who have stood together through challenging times in serving our community with professionalism and compassion. They provide life-saving service," said BOEC Interim Director Steve Mawdsley. Happy Telecommunicators Week!

[City of Portland, OR @PortlandGov]

Telecommunicators are the link between the community and fire, medical, mental health and law enforcement agencies. 9-1-1 telecommunicators often provide life-saving instructions over the phone and give first responders the critical information they need before they arrive on the scene.

The work of a 9-1-1 telecommunicator happens behind the scenes and out of the spotlight. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, from April 12 to 18, is an opportunity for these caring and talented call takers to be recognized for their dedication and professionalism.

"Thank you to our call takers and dispatchers who have stood together through challenging times in serving our community with professionalism and compassion. They provide life-saving service and take pride in their work. I am always proud of the professionals at BOEC who answer calls for help each and every day," said BOEC Interim Director Steve Mawdsley.

Visit the city’s website to learn about the Portland Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) and National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

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[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

OR Gov. Kotek proclaimed Apr. 12–18 as Natl. Telecommunicators Week. “Telecommunicators play an essential role in keeping our communities safe,” said @OregonOEM Dir. McMahon. “This is an opportunity to recognize [the] life saving impact of their work.”
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[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

"At times of crisis, they're on the line, on the radio, stepping into the gap and being that bridge between first responders and our community that we serve." - Portland Police Bureau Chief Bob Day

[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

"You inform and update our crews on every incident so that we can respond safely and affectively.... We could not do our job without you." - @PDXFire Chief Lauren Johnson

Happy Telecommunicators Week!
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