Grant County Emergency Communications Agency

02/06/2026

Due to an increase in reported grass fires, please remember to burn responsibly as temperatures increase. Lack of moisture throughout the winter has resulted in drier-than-normal conditions. Consider the following before torching a good one:

-Contact dispatch at 541-575-9111 and let us know you're ready to burn!
-Have plenty of water/tools nearby to extinguish things properly (and quickly if needed).
-Never hesitate to call 911 if an emergency arises or a pile gets away from you; the sooner the better.

If you have any BURNING questions, don't hesitate to contact your local jurisdiction ;)

04/26/2025

We currently have a part-time emergency telecommunicator position available!
Applications can be obtained in person at the 911 center located at 316 S Canyon Blvd, John Day (John Day Fire Station), or at the Grant County Website at:
https://grantcountyoregon.net/443/Career-OpportunitiesIf
This could be the perfect place for you if…
-Want a great career with benefits that requires no college degree.
-Enjoy working in an uplifting, supportive environment with team members who want to see you succeed and grow.
-Love when every day at work is different.
-Don’t do drugs or engage in criminal activity (very important 😉)

Still unsure if it’s for you? Call dispatch at 541-575-9111 to arrange a sit-along with a dispatcher!

*All applications must be returned signed, consenting to a background check.

Within the United States, there are now more than 6,000 primary and secondary public safety answering points (PSAPs), all of which are staffed by professionals who are highly trained and skilled in emergency communications.

09/07/2024

To avoid confusion, please remember to rely on official sources when it comes to evacuation notices and fire updates. Unofficial sources can contain inaccurate information. Two pages we encourage following are:
The official Rail Ridge Fire government page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565474339343

The Grant County Emergency Management page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068819321423

Sheriff McKinley provides information to the public to help respond to and mitigate emergencies

09/07/2024

To sign up for Grant County Emergency alerts, please visit:

07/27/2024

Community Counseling Solutions is staffed with amazing clinicians that are more than willing to offer assistance. While tending to our physical wellbeing is important during these difficult times, taking care of our mental health is just as important.
Check-in with yourself, check-in on each other ❤️

07/27/2024

The telecommunicators of the Grant County 911 Center send their deepest heartfelt condolences to this fallen hero’s family, friends, and firefighting community. Your service will not be forgotten ❤️

Pilot dies after air tanker crashes while fighting wildfire near Seneca

GRANT COUNTY - Authorities have confirmed the tragic death of the pilot of a Single Engine Air Tanker that went down yesterday, near the area of the Falls Fire. A procession of emergency responders was held as his body was taken to Driskill Memorial Chapel in John Day.

Read this article for free here:

https://elkhornmediagroup.com/pilot-dies-after-air-tanker-crashes-while-fighting-wildfire-near-seneca/

05/22/2024

***IMPORTANT DRILL INFORMATION***
On Wednesday, May 22nd at approximately 7am Grant County's public safety agencies will be performing an active shooter drill at the Oregon Dept. of Forestry compound. The exercise will include live radio traffic. Please see the attached link from Elkhorn Media Group for more information.
Additionally, THANK YOU to the Blue Mountain Hospital Emergency Medical Services department for organizing this complex training opportunity!

JOHN DAY – The Blue Mountain Hospital District, along with other agencies including BLM Law ...Read More

05/14/2024

May 12- May 18th is National Police Week! At this time, I would like to express my agency’s heartfelt appreciation for the excellent law enforcement officers who serve Grant County.

Being a law enforcement officer in a rural community is not for the faint of heart. It’s not what is portrayed in the famous TV shows. It isn’t NYPD Blue or the Andy Griffith Show. Growing up in a law enforcement family gave me a unique perspective on what it’s like for the men and women serving our communities.

It’s missed family events.

It’s running out of a restaurant after you’ve ordered your meal because you’ve been dispatched to an emergency.

It’s responding to the worst of the worst, occasionally involving a family member or a friend.

It’s arresting someone on a Friday night and then standing in line with them at the grocery store checkout the next Friday.

It’s personally receiving reports of incidents or questions from the public any time of the day or night because the public knows you personally.

It’s throwing on a vest and uniform and bolting out of the house in the middle of the night because someone is having the worst night of their life.

It’s working on a search and rescue for days on end.

It’s saving lives, or offering support when nothing more can be done.

From a family member’s perspective, it’s hoping they make it home at the end of every shift.

It’s doing all these things (mostly) thanklessly back to back, day after day, week after week.

To all of Grant County's law enforcement officers… THANK YOU for your daily sacrifices and unwavering commitment to our community. It is an honor to serve alongside you!

Cammie Haney, 911 Director

04/18/2024

Thank you to the Grant County Juvenile Department for the Dispatch Week sweet treats! Your support is appreciated 🖤💛🖤

04/17/2024

As we celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, I would like to take a moment to recognize Grant County’s outstanding dispatchers.

Our center currently employs four full-time dispatchers, one part-time dispatcher, and two reserve dispatchers. Together we total 107 years of experience and over 5500 training hours.

Emergency dispatching requires a delicate balance of kindness and assertiveness. We act as therapists, negotiators, detectives, parents, a road report database, and occasionally a GPS. As dispatchers, it is our duty to ensure the safety of the public by offering the highest quality of compassionate service. It is our duty to ensure our partnering first responders make it home safely after every shift. Dispatching is a demanding profession where perfection is expected, but it is so incredibly rewarding.

As a director, it is an honor to work with such phenomenal dispatchers. Grant County is blessed to have a team serving them that cares so deeply and loves their community. Their hard work does not go unnoticed and is appreciated!

Thank you for all your hard work Angia Hannibal, Lori Shepherd, Zach Shoop, Simon Gee, Valerie Maynard, and Suzanne Settle! You make our community a better place!

Cammie Haney
911 Director

02/16/2024

Happy Birthday, 9-1-1!

On February 16, 1968, history was made in Haleyville, Alabama, with the inaugural 9-1-1 call, marking a transformative moment for emergency response in America. This landmark, later becoming Haleyville's City Hall, symbolizes the genesis of the vital service we’ve all come to rely on today.

As we commemorate this anniversary, let's honor the commitment and courage of 9-1-1 personnel across the country. Their unwavering dedication ensures our safety, proving them to be everyday heroes. Let’s celebrate the historical significance of 9-1-1 and thank those who safeguard our communities.

Haleyville AL - Mayor's Office

02/14/2024

We are still accepting applications!
Come Join our Team! We are currently accepting applications for a part-time 911 dispatcher. This amazing career opportunity includes the following:
-$18.60-30.30 DOE
-$1500 training incentive bonus
-PERS retirement, health insurance, Airlink/Airmed/Airmed Fly-U-Home-
-An uplifting environment that encourages growth and celebrates your successes!
Applications can be obtained at https://grantcountyoregon.net/443/Career-Opportunities or
in person at 316 S Canyon Blvd, John Day.
For any questions or to arrange a "sit-along" contact Cammie Haney at 541-575-9111