COMMUNICATIONS SECTION
911 DISPATCH FOR CITY OF ATHENS
The Communication Center is currently staffed by eight full
time Dispatchers. The Center provides the Citizens of City
of Athens with uninterrupted prompt answering to emergency
and non-emergency calls for service for Athens Police Department
and Athens Fire Department.
The
purchase of the ACU1000 frequency converter system permits
Athens City Schools, Fire, Law Enforcement and Athens Utilities
Board to interact on the radio without making any adjustmests
to mobile or portable radio/frequencies.
In
case of an Emergency - Dial 911
The dispatcher will ask you some questions about
your emergency, please stay on the telephone. This will ensure
that the proper emergency service is dispatched to your location.
For additional information regarding the Communications
Section, please contact Chief Chuck Ziegler at (423) 744-2731
or Frank Horning at (423) 744-2740. The e-mail address for
Communications is fhorning@cityofathenstn.com.
Non-emergency Communications Contact Number:
423-744-2720
