Unsung heroes: FDNY fire and EMS dispatchers honored for their life-saving roles

Unsung heroes: FDNY fire and EMS dispatchers honored for their life-saving roles

FDNY dispatcher Christopher Orlando, 58, will be honored as “dispatcher of the year” when the FDNY recognizes the good works of 72 fire and EMS dispatchers on Thursday. (FDNY)

Those calm, collected disembodied voices on the other end of 911 calls are about to be heard — and honored.

The FDNY will be honoring 72 fire and Emergency Medical Service dispatchers during a special ceremony at department headquarters in downtown Brooklyn on Thursday, giving out awards to scores of first responders who are, truly, the first to respond

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