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How do I get a job as a dispatcher?: Lucas County 9-1-1 does not directly employ dispatchers. Persons interested in a position as a 9-1-1 call taker/dispatcher need to contact any of the seven 9-1-1 dispatch centers.

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1. Which communities have a 9-1-1 dispatch center?: The cities of Toledo, Maumee, Oregon, Sylvania, and Sylvania Township all have a 9-1-1 center. The Lucas County Sheriff’s Office answers and dispatches 9-1-1 calls for all other unincorporated communities.

2. How do I get a job as a dispatcher?: Lucas County 9-1-1 does not directly employ dispatchers. Persons interested in a position as a 9-1-1 call taker/dispatcher need to contact any of the seven 9-1-1 dispatch centers.

3. How long are 9-1-1 records stored?: 9-1-1 computer aided dispatch (CAD) transcripts are stored for seven (7) years. 9-1-1 audio recordings are stored for 30 days.