This photograph represents 9-1-1 supervisors, veteran telecommunicators, and even telecommunicator trainees who were recognized at Thursday’s 9-1-1 Board of Directors meeting for lifesaving interventions that were provided over the telephone.

“Every day, our Telecommunicators with Hamilton County 9-1-1 guide callers through high-quality CPR and other critical, lifesaving measures,” said Operations Director Barbara Loveless. “In some cases, we can confirm that their actions and instructions directly contributed to saving a life.”

The individuals pictured represent 11 lives saved. Overall, Hamilton County 9-1-1 has confirmed 13 lives saved so far in 2026—and the actual number is surely higher. These are simply the lives that could be documented and verified.

“These lifesaving outcomes are the product of their training, their expertise, and shared mission,” said Director Loveless. “They show up every day ready to answer the next call: a traffic crash, stolen property, robbery, shooting, childbirth, severe bleeding, cardiac arrest, or another emergency unfolding without warning.”

Executive Director Jeff Carney expressed his gratitude for their efforts.

“It’s a remarkable achievement and they deserve to be recognized, said Director Carney. “They are truly the first, first responders and I’m proud of every one of them.”

Contributed photo _ left to right (front row): Telecommunicator Trainee Christina Race, Telecommunicator/CTO Melissa Brackett, Telecommunicator Trainee Kitty Gervais and Telecommunicator Trainee Raun Swafford. Left to right (back row): Floor Supervisor Lorrie Piatt, Telecommunicator Trainee Mike King, Telecommunicator Peytun Pugh and Telecommunicator Trainee Ashanta Bradford