Achievers & Accolades

Cumberland County Board of Commissioners recognizes 911 Call Center for re-accreditation

By Staff Report, posted 7 months ago
The Board recognized the Cumberland County 911 Call Center for earning Fire Dispatch Re-Accreditation from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED). Pictured from left are Fire Commissioner Henry Tyson, Emergency Services Director Garry Crumpler, 911 Program Standards Coordinator Christine Smith , 911 Quality Assurance Specialist Melissa Rolland, 911 Dispatcher Telise "Gail" Chavis, 911 Quality Assurance Specialist Sheila Britton, and 911 Certified Training Officer Natasha Champagne.

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners recognized the Cumberland County 911 Call Center at their regular meeting on Oct. 6 for earning Fire Dispatch Re-Accreditation from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED).

This designation as a Center of Excellence in Emergency Fire Dispatch is awarded to agencies demonstrating the highest level of compliance with IAED’s standards and protocols. Cumberland County’s 911 Division is among only 19 agencies nationwide to receive this accreditation.

Fire Commissioner Henry Tyson presented a plaque to members of the 911 team, commending their dedication to excellence, professionalism and public safety.

Ico insights

INSIGHTS

SPONSORS' CONTENT
cape-fear-eye-associates cory-worrell headshott

Refractive Precision Meets Aesthetic Artistry: A Higher Standard of Care

Cory Worrell - Director of Marketing, Cape Fear Eye Associates
fayetteville-state-university dionne-hall headshott

Mental health matters at Fayetteville State University

Dionne Hall - Director, Center for Counseling and Accessibility Services, Fayetteville State University
systel-business-equipment madison-howard headshott

Grow Your Business With a Partner You Can Trust

Madison Howard - Marketing Team Leader, Systel Business Equipment

In The Current Issue

Envisioning a better downtown: Cool Spring Downtown District's Amplified District Reenvision Awards honor downtown visionaries

Graphic courtesy of CSDDThe Cool Spring Downtown District is recognizing members of the downtown Fayetteville community with their Inaugural Amplified District Awards. While an award ceremony and town hall was intended for June 4, the Cool Spring Dow


ERA Strother bets on downtown Fayetteville with Hay Street move

ERA Strother Real Estate recently relocated its long-time office headquarters to 229A Hay St., trading its Ray Avenue site for a street-level presence on Hay Street.


Beyond the balance sheet: Looking beyond traditional banking to examine the bigger picture of growth opportunity and long-term success

The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is excited to announce our second Power Breakfast for 2026: Beyond the Balance Sheet, a banking-focused event exploring the relationship between bankers and businesses. This event will have a regional fo