My wife was at the Miramar Air Show working the ARES (ham radio) to support show logistics. San Diego Sheriff's Office staff invited her to apply as a dispatcher. I was especially proud of her performance in the North County fires. She was working "coast" radio when the radio tower in San Marcos burned down. Her radio could still hear "coast" and all of "north county". She stayed all night handling a ton of sheriff and fire traffic.
We moved to Idaho in Dec 2000 and Chubbuck PD picked her up for police/fire/EMS/911. She is the first dispatcher to serve long enough to retire. It was a great run for her.
Give her a big hug from me. A very impressive Resume. :)