Phelps County Central Communications

Phelps County Central Communications We are the Emergency Communications Center for Phelps County, Missouri. We are always here, always ready. James Fire Department, Phelps Health Ambulance, St.
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At Phelps County Central Communications, our mission is to provide efficient and professional 911 answering and emergency services dispatching. We serve as the vital link between Phelps County citizens, visitors and emergency responders, working together to protect life and property. We dispatch for all of the police, fire and ems agencies in Phelps County, MO. This includes
Doolittle Police, Edga

r Springs Police, Missouri S & T University Police, Newburg Police, Phelps County Sheriff's Department, Rolla Police Department, St. James Police Department, City of Rolla Fire & Rescue, Doolittle Fire Department, Duke Fire Department, Edgar Springs Fire Department, Rolla Rural Fire Department, St. James Ambulance and Rolla Animal Control. We are the Emergency Communications Center for Phelps County, MO. Our core values are Integrity, Compassion and Excellence. We are 9-1-1! Our Phelps County Emergency Services Board Members are:

Chairwoman Paula Volkmer, Steve Zap, Edward Harvey, Ralph Hess, Randy Barr, Randi McCallian and Tom Manion.

Congratulations, Tabitha Stanley!We are excited to announce the promotion of Tabitha Stanley to Operations Assistant!Man...
06/01/2026

Congratulations, Tabitha Stanley!

We are excited to announce the promotion of Tabitha Stanley to Operations Assistant!

Many of you already know Tabitha. She has been a dedicated member of our 9-1-1 team for more than 23 years and has served as a supervisor within our division for several years. Throughout her career, she has played an integral role in training, serving both as a trainer and as a training supervisor. She also dedicated several years of service to the Rolla Police Negotiations Team.

Tabitha is one of the strongest call-takers in our center and has consistently demonstrated exceptional compassion, professionalism, and commitment to public service. Even after more than two decades in this profession, she continues to approach every call with the same level of care and dedication that has earned the respect of her peers and the community she serves.

A true leader, Tabitha excels at motivating and supporting her team. She leads by example, sets high standards, and is always willing to step up when needed.

While this promotion brings a host of new responsibilities, we are confident that Tabitha's experience, leadership, and dedication will make her an outstanding Operations Assistant.

Please join us in congratulating Tabitha on this well-deserved promotion!

Congratulations, Vanessa DeBord!Please join us in congratulating Vanessa DeBord on her appointment as our new Terminal A...
06/01/2026

Congratulations, Vanessa DeBord!

Please join us in congratulating Vanessa DeBord on her appointment as our new Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC)!

In her new role, Vanessa will be responsible for CJIS system security and compliance, user management, and training. This position carries a significant level of responsibility, and we have complete confidence in her ability to excel in these important duties.

Vanessa has been a valued member of our team for more than four years. During that time, she has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, a commitment to learning, and a dedication to providing exceptional service. She is always willing to assist her fellow first responders and approaches every challenge with professionalism and a positive attitude.

We are excited to see Vanessa take on this new role and look forward to her continued success.

Congratulations, Vanessa!

Congratulations, Gideon!Please join us in congratulating Gideon Brady on his promotion to Communications Supervisor!Gide...
06/01/2026

Congratulations, Gideon!

Please join us in congratulating Gideon Brady on his promotion to Communications Supervisor!

Gideon has been a valued member of our team for nearly five years. Throughout his tenure, he has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to step up and help wherever he is needed.

Gideon is exceptionally bright, motivated, and eager to learn. We are confident he will continue to excel in his new role and make a positive impact as a supervisor.

Congratulations, Gideon! We look forward to seeing all that you accomplish in this next chapter of your career.

Though we are trying to do better about addressing wellness and mental health care for our first responders, we still ha...
05/30/2026

Though we are trying to do better about addressing wellness and mental health care for our first responders, we still have a long way to go.
Please pray for Trooper Daniels' family.

We have such a great group of students at Missouri S & T!
05/29/2026

We have such a great group of students at Missouri S & T!

Please join me in congratulating Chrissy Smith on her retirement after a highly decorated 28-year career with the Rolla ...
05/27/2026

Please join me in congratulating Chrissy Smith on her retirement after a highly decorated 28-year career with the Rolla Police Department!
Chrissy joined us in March of 1998 from the Dent County Sheriff’s Department, beginning her journey with the Rolla Police Department as a telecommunicator. In 2002, she was promoted to Communications Supervisor.

Three years later, Chrissy transitioned to the Patrol Division, where she continued to excel. She was promoted to Corporal in 2011 and earned the respect and admiration of her fellow officers and coworkers throughout her time there.

In 2013, Chrissy returned to her roots in Communications as a Senior Telecommunicator and was quickly promoted once again to Communications Supervisor. Even after returning to Communications, patrol officers still sought out her advice and guidance — a true testament to the respect she earned throughout the department.

In October 2023, Chrissy was promoted to Operations Assistant, a newly created position that required learning an entirely new set of skills. Unsurprisingly, she embraced the challenge and continued to shine in the role.

Chrissy remained a Rolla Police Reserve during her tenure in Communications and was promoted to Sergeant earlier this year. Chrissy also served as an advisor for the Rolla Police Department’s Junior Cadet Program, helping mentor high school students interested in careers in public safety.

Throughout her career, Chrissy received numerous commendations and awards, including the Judge Mayberry Award, MPSCC Supervisor of the Year, Meritorious Award, Grand Cordon Awards, Exceptional Duty Awards, and several letters of recognition and appreciation from both our department and outside agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service.
On a personal note, Chrissy has served as my “right-hand woman” in her Operations Assistant role, and I truly do not know what I will do without her. She was always willing to help wherever needed and was someone I could consistently rely on for advice, support, and honest feedback. Chrissy and I have worked together in some capacity for more than 28 years , and it simply will not be the same without her.

While we will certainly miss Chrissy, she has absolutely earned the opportunity to enjoy retirement while she is still young. We wish her nothing but happiness and success in all her future adventures.
~ Stacey

Rolla Police Department@followers

05/20/2026

As graduation season continues, we want to make parents, students, and community members aware of the popular game commonly known as “Senior Assassins.” While many students view this as a fun tradition, we want to stress the importance of using good judgment and common sense while participating.

We have already seen incidents across the country where students were observed carrying realistic-looking fake guns, wearing dark clothing, masks, or tactical-style gear while attempting to “eliminate” other players. To an innocent bystander, this can appear to be a real threat or dangerous situation, especially when seen in neighborhoods, parking lots, parks, or around schools.

Citizens who observe suspicious behavior or someone carrying what appears to be a firearm are likely going to call 911 — and understandably so. Officers responding to these calls may not immediately know whether the weapon is fake or real.

We strongly encourage students participating in these games to:
• Avoid using realistic-looking fi****ms or replica weapons
• Avoid masks, tactical clothing, or anything that could conceal identity
• Never play on school property, private property without permission, or in public businesses
• Be mindful of how your actions may appear to others
• Use common sense and prioritize safety at all times

Parents are encouraged to have conversations with their students about making smart decisions and understanding how these situations can quickly create fear or confusion in the community.

We want everyone to enjoy graduation season safely while avoiding unnecessary panic or dangerous misunderstandings.

RMU is aware of the power outage affecting the pictured areas. If you are experiencing a power outage, please do not cal...
05/19/2026

RMU is aware of the power outage affecting the pictured areas. If you are experiencing a power outage, please do not call 911 to report it unless it is an emergency.

To report the outage or check the status of the outage, use the following link:

https://www.hometowngrid.com/rolla

Have you thanked your local EMT or paramedic yet this week? Now is your chance. We keep our Phelps Health & St. James A...
05/18/2026

Have you thanked your local EMT or paramedic yet this week? Now is your chance. We keep our Phelps Health & St. James Ambulance crews super busy. We hope the community shows them lots of love this week!

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1007 N. Elm Street
Rolla, MO
65401

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