Porter County Central Communications (911)

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We are the Porter County, IN Central Communications (E-911) Center. We are dedicated and trained professionals with hundreds of years of experience. We are passionate about our profession. We work as a team to positively impact the quality of life in Porter County by helping the citizens, business community, visitors, and anyone with whom we interact. We are a vital and responsive link of Emergenc

y Responders who serve the communities of Porter County. By providing communications to citizens and our team members; Police, Fire, and Emergency Medial Services, we are an integral part in saving lives and property. We are the first of the First Responders.

Valparaiso cooling centers
06/18/2024

Valparaiso cooling centers

The City of Valparaiso has announced cooling centers throughout the community. In addition, the Valparaiso Police Department offers a special program for individuals who may need help during weather emergencies. The Contact Assistance Referral (CARE) Program means the VPD will check on residents during harsh weather. To register yourself or a loved one for CARE, contact Social Worker Natalie Kasberger at [email protected] or (219) 462-2135. For the full release of cooling locations, visit https://www.ci.valparaiso.in.us/DocumentCenter/View/10393/Cooling-Centers-2024

Heads up everyone.  Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8pm
06/16/2024

Heads up everyone. Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8pm

Hello to Lt. Praschak and Porter! Thanks for stopping by our booth today at the Touch-A-Truck event in Central Park Plaz...
06/09/2024

Hello to Lt. Praschak and Porter! Thanks for stopping by our booth today at the Touch-A-Truck event in Central Park Plaza.
If you haven’t stopped by, there’s still time to visit Sandra and Anica. Come out to say hello and learn more about Smart911, the powerful, FREE app that assists first responders in your time of need.

Do you want to be part of something special?  Do you want to help people and save lives?  Try a career in 9-1-1!  We are...
06/05/2024

Do you want to be part of something special? Do you want to help people and save lives? Try a career in 9-1-1! We are hiring. Fill out an application today!

06/04/2024

Porter County 911 has been notified by AT&T, of a network problem that MAY affect customer's ability to make and receive calls, including 911 calls.

Porter County residents unable to connect to 911, are encouraged to attempt a call to our non-emergency number at 219-477-3170. If still unable to connect due to the network issue, a call from a landline or another phone carrier may be required.

Per AT&T this is a national network issue and time to resolution is still unknown.

It was truly a pleasure meeting Jill Plush from the Kyle Plush Foundation. Jill stopped by to meet us and share the stor...
06/03/2024

It was truly a pleasure meeting Jill Plush from the Kyle Plush Foundation. Jill stopped by to meet us and share the story of her son Kyle’s tragic death. We were touched by her commitment to inspire dispatchers to ‘answer the call to be our best selves each and every day’. Thank you, Jill for the goodies, and thank you for the lesson of compassion you so courageously spread along your journey!

Say hello to Angelica...or as we know her "Angel."  Angel is a first class telecommunicator currently assigned to D-Crew...
05/31/2024

Say hello to Angelica...or as we know her "Angel." Angel is a first class telecommunicator currently assigned to D-Crew. Angel has been with PCCC form approximately 1 1/2 years. Angel has been a first responder for 12 years and being here allows her to be a part of all of the jobs she loves. Angel enjoys the crews and the people she works with and how much they help each other out.

Today, during a week dedicated to honoring police and the service they provide to our communities, the Portage Police De...
05/18/2024

Today, during a week dedicated to honoring police and the service they provide to our communities, the Portage Police Department chose to honor our very own Lori Maddack. We are grateful for the relationship we have with Portage and for their constant support. This award reflects Lori’s passion and dedication to the citizens and first responders of Portage. PCCC was blessed 15 years ago when our dispatch centers consolidated, and has continued to be blessed by Lori and her unwavering commitment to Porter County’s public safety ever since.

Happy National Police Week to all the officers that risk their lives day in and day out to serve and protect our communi...
05/14/2024

Happy National Police Week to all the officers that risk their lives day in and day out to serve and protect our community.

05/08/2024

Three of our dispatchers recently participated in the Annual Chicago Police Run to Remember. This 5k walk/run happens every year to honor fallen police officer lost in the line of duty. Shift Supervisor Sandra Gallegos...

05/08/2024
05/08/2024

PCCC would like to announce the promotion of Assistant Supervisor Jeremy Nemeth to the position of Shift Supervisor. Jeremy has been with PCCC for 11 years and has proven himself a valuable asset to the agency. Jeremy ...

05/05/2024

PCCC would like to announce the promotion of Telecommunicator Amanda Boyll to the position of Assistant Supervisor. Amanda has proven herself to be valuable asset as she also works as a CTO (Certified Training Operator)...

Meet Marcia.  Marcia is a shift supervisor currently assigned to D-Crew.  Marcia has been with Porter County Central Com...
05/05/2024

Meet Marcia. Marcia is a shift supervisor currently assigned to D-Crew. Marcia has been with Porter County Central Communications for 11 years. When asked what made her want to become a member of the PCCC team, Marcia said she loved the thought of being able to help others. Marcia likes most every thing about the job including the feeling of satisfaction she gets when she does a good job. When she sees new employees become great dispatchers, the camaraderie created by working side by side with the same people for 12 hours a day. She also enjoys seeing great outcomes on calls and getting the right people to the right place. Marcia enjoys the challenges she faces and the fast paced decision making that is required with the job. Marcia's personal quote she lives by: "Don't sweat the small stuff. Choose your battles and let the little things go."

Do you have a Smart911 profile.  It takes a few short minutes and will provide vital information to 911 dispatchers if y...
05/01/2024

Do you have a Smart911 profile. It takes a few short minutes and will provide vital information to 911 dispatchers if you have an emergency. You can provide as little or as much information as you want and the best thing about it, IT'S FREE. Sign up today at

This service helps 9-1-1 protect your family by providing more information to first responders. You should sign up too, it is free!

PCSP's K9 Porter stopped by the center to say hello.  Looks like he's ready to answer some calls!
04/25/2024

PCSP's K9 Porter stopped by the center to say hello. Looks like he's ready to answer some calls!

04/24/2024

PCCC would like to congratulate Assistant Supervisor Jeremy Nemeth for being selected as Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2024. Jeremy is a valuable asset to our agency, working as a trainer as well as a...

PCCC would like to take this opportunity to recognize our Executive Assistant, Amber Gilmer. Although new to the positio...
04/24/2024

PCCC would like to take this opportunity to recognize our Executive Assistant, Amber Gilmer. Although new to the position, she hit the ground running and worked her magic for the center during Telecommunicator Week. Thank you, Amber! We’re so grateful for you on this Administrative Professionals Day!

It was a gorgeous spring day at Central Park Plaza. Heather and Sam shared Smart911 with the families who visited during...
04/21/2024

It was a gorgeous spring day at Central Park Plaza. Heather and Sam shared Smart911 with the families who visited during Valpo’s Active Kids Day event. To learn more about Smart911, visit smart911.com

2024 Telecommunicator Week is in the books. The love, support, and encouragement you shared touched us and reminded us t...
04/21/2024

2024 Telecommunicator Week is in the books. The love, support, and encouragement you shared touched us and reminded us that the behind-the-scenes work of 911 dispatching doesn’t go unnoticed. As we move forward, I’d like to leave you with this final image of C Crew. From the looks of it, you’ve overwhelmed them with your appreciation! Thank you all!

Tales from the Team Spirit side! IYKYK😉C Crew…quite the formidable team in their own right!
04/20/2024

Tales from the Team Spirit side! IYKYK😉
C Crew…quite the formidable team in their own right!

Even though TCW is winding down, that hasn’t dampened anyone’s spirit here at PCCC. Team Spirit, that is! Behold ‘A’ Cre...
04/19/2024

Even though TCW is winding down, that hasn’t dampened anyone’s spirit here at PCCC. Team Spirit, that is! Behold ‘A’ Crew (well A Crew + Maria and Hannah 😁) showing off their favorite sports teams.

04/18/2024

A huge thank you to the Porter County Emergency Management Agency for the donuts, Valparaiso Police Department for the bagels, and to Motorola for the Pestos on day 5 of this wonderful TC week!

Day 5 of Telecommunicator Week has just started and already we’ve been visited by EMA and Valparaiso Police Dept. The vi...
04/18/2024

Day 5 of Telecommunicator Week has just started and already we’ve been visited by EMA and Valparaiso Police Dept. The visit, treats, and time spent with us this morning was such a wonderful surprise! Thank you Lance, Billy, Terry, and Natalie!

Hey look...it's us!  😁
04/18/2024

Hey look...it's us! 😁

The soft gray light pouring into the windows of their upper floor control room, coupled with the calm, low voices of Porter County’s E911 dispatchers, belies the urgency of the accidents and medica…

It’s Wacky Wednesday at the dispatch center for day 4 of Telecommunicator Week. Is it just me, or are you humming, ‘I’m ...
04/17/2024

It’s Wacky Wednesday at the dispatch center for day 4 of Telecommunicator Week. Is it just me, or are you humming, ‘I’m Too Sexy’ from Right Said Fred right now? Looking goooood B Crew!

Day 4 of TC week brings us some Edible Arrangements from Portage Fire Department, Papa John's Pizza from the Porter Coun...
04/17/2024

Day 4 of TC week brings us some Edible Arrangements from Portage Fire Department, Papa John's Pizza from the Porter County Sheriff's Office, and parlor donuts along with some chips & salsa from Lt. Dobson of PCSD. Thank you all so much!

It’s a theme! That’s what I was told anyway, so I won’t ask questions. Whether it’s answering the call, serving our fell...
04/17/2024

It’s a theme! That’s what I was told anyway, so I won’t ask questions. Whether it’s answering the call, serving our fellow first responders, or coming together with their own creative ideas for Telecommunicator Week, you should ‘C’ how this crew always gets it done!

04/17/2024

Below is a video of a car belonging to Commissioner Laura Blaney’s son that caught fire today. As you can probably imagine, the incident was pretty tense. After 911 Telecommunicator, Jeanette, handled the call, I received a message from Commissioner Blaney expressing her gratitude to the calltaker and the center for a job well done. Way to go PCCC!

Do you know anyone who looks this good at 6am after a twelve hour shift?? I doubt it! Say hello to Porter County 911’s C...
04/16/2024

Do you know anyone who looks this good at 6am after a twelve hour shift?? I doubt it! Say hello to Porter County 911’s C Crew! Enjoy the attention that Telecommunicator Week brings. You deserve it!

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Valparaiso, IN
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We are the Porter County, IN Central Communications (E-911) Center. We are dedicated and trained professionals with hundreds of years of experience. We are passionate about our profession. We work as a team to positively impact the quality of life in Porter County by helping the citizens, business community, visitors, and anyone with whom we interact. We are a vital and responsive link of Emergency Responders who serve the communities of Porter County. By providing communications to citizens and our team members; Police, Fire, and Emergency Medial Services, we are an integral part in saving lives and property. We are the first of the First Responders.

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