Barry Furey
Author / Public Safety Consultant
Barry Furey is a third generation public safety professional, having served as a fire officer in three states and a 9-1-1 executive director in four. He has published two books, contributed to two national reference texts, and authored more than 300 articles in major public safety journals. Having served on or chaired numerous international committees, he is a Contributing Editor for Firehouse Magazine, and a member of the web team at Firefighterclosecalls.com. Now in his 54th year of service, he now acts as public safety consultant and trainer, and can be reached at barryfurey.com.
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May 31, 2024
Voices of Vigilance: Unveiling the World of 911 Emergency Communicators with Barry Furey
Have you ever wondered who's on the other end of the line when you dial 911? Meet Barry Furey, a third-generation public safety official and 911 specialist, who brings us into the vital world of emergency communication. He pulls back the curtain on the intense training and evolution of telecommunicator roles, highlighting their critical function as the first point of contact during crises. Barry's personal journey and the transformation from 'plug and pray' to sophisticated emergency responses p...
Guest: Barry Furey