Under D.C. Council member Brianne Nadeau’s “Reliable and Effective 911 Dispatch Amendment Act of 2023,” once someone says they need help for a fire or medical emergency, the call would be diverted to lines staffed by the department of fire and emergency services.
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OUC Director Heather McGaffin, on the job since last February, said staffing shortages will be resolved soon, once 23 new recruits complete training in January.