The PBCFR Communications Center is the largest secondary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) in Palm Beach County. The Communications Center is a multi-agency operation that handles fire and medical emergency communications for PBCFR, including eight municipal Fire-Rescue Departments. PBCFR is an all-hazards Fire Rescue Department resulting in its Communications Center processing over 400,000 phone calls, annually.
The Communications Center and Management Team report to the Division Chief of Emergency Management. They are managed by the Alarm Office Manager, two Quality Assurance Managers, one Training Supervisor and supported by a GIS/CAD Specialist.
The Communications Center employs 63 Communicator-III's under the direct supervision of four Communicator Supervisors. PBCFR communicators are certified by the State of Florida as 911 Public Safety Telecommunicators. They are also nationally certified in CPR, Emergency Medical Dispatch and Fire Service Communications. This training allows them to locate and provide rapid service to 911 callers, provide them with life-saving instruction when needed, and assist emergency personnel in the field. PBCFR communicators operate complex radio and a CAD system that allow them to dispatch, monitor and communicate with emergency personnel from local law enforcement, fire rescue agencies, hospitals and aeromedical teams.