Wright County Heroes Dispatchers: The first first responders

On September 11, Clarion Lights for a Cause and the Clarion Chamber and Development will officially kick of Wright County Heroes Week with a recognition of local first responders. Every week until then, check back here to learn more about these responders who help ensure our safety. This week, we’re highlighting our county dispatchers: the first people to hear about the emergency and get help on the scene.

Colleen Meier, Wright County communications director, has worked in dispatch for 25 years. “I had family in law enforcement and I had a sister who was a dispatcher,” she said, making it natural for her to go into the field.

Vicki Fenske said she got into dispatch 10 years ago simply because she was looking for a job. She stuck with it. Many, however, do not—they find that the stress is too hard to take.

Other members of the Wright County Communications team are Wendy Palomino, Dawn Beauvais, Nesha Benton, Mindy Sawyer, Bret Thompson, Steve Reiland, and Tricia Brown.

Read the full article in the August 18 edition of the Eagle.