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QVEC Information Center
11/5 - Local youths/QV Dispatchers
receive awards
On Oct. 30th, 9-1-1 for Kids (www.911forkids.com) presented Hero Awards
during the APCO-Atlantic Chapter Conference at the Mystic Marriott in Groton.
Eight year old Jessica McElroy of Plainfield called 911 when her father
injured himself on his lawnmower resulting in partial amputation of his
toes.
James Smith, 8 of Griswold, called 911 when his fathers motorcycle caught
fire on the deck of their home.
Both children received a framed certificate from 9-1-1 for Kids, a
congratulatory letter from Governor Rell, a citation from the CT General
Assembly and US Savings Bonds.
The dispatchers who handled these calls also received commendations, Jason
Bousquet and Deanna DonFrancisco.
The ceremony received both local and
national attention.
View WFSB
Channel 3's story here
Click here for coverage from NBC's The Today Show
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