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01/09/2026

🎧📞 National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 📞🎧
January 9

Today, the Ashland Public Safety Communications team proudly recognizes and thanks the dedicated men and women of law enforcement who serve our community every day.

From the first call for help to the final report of the shift, law enforcement officers respond to situations that are often unpredictable, demanding, and critical. Behind every radio transmission and response is a commitment to protect others—often at great personal sacrifice.

As the first link in the emergency response chain, we work closely with our law enforcement partners 24/7, coordinating resources, sharing information, and supporting officers in the field. Their professionalism, resilience, and dedication make a difference in countless lives each day.

On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we thank all law enforcement officers—past and present—for their service, partnership, and commitment to keeping our community safe.

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12/31/2025

As we welcome 2026, Ashland Public Safety Communications wishes everyone a happy, healthy, and safe New Year.
Our telecommunicators are proud to be the first point of contact in emergencies and to support our police, fire, and EMS partners every day. Please celebrate responsibly, and know we’re always just a call away.

12/25/2025

🎄📞 Merry Christmas from Ashland Public Safety Telecommunications! 📞🎄

From the voices behind the radios and phones, we want to wish everyone in Ashland a safe, peaceful, and joyful Christmas season.

Our Public Safety Telecommunicators are on duty 24/7 — nights, weekends, and holidays — ready to answer your calls and coordinate the police, fire, and EMS response whenever you need us. Even during the holidays, we're here to keep our community safe.

We hope your celebrations are filled with warmth, laughter, and time spent with the people who matter most.

Thank you, Ashland, for your continued support — and from our console to your home, Merry Christmas! 🎅✨

12/19/2025

🚨 Busy day in town 🚨

Between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., the Ashland Public Safety Communications Center sent Ashland Police Department, Ashland Fire Department and Ashland DPW resources to more than 30 calls for service, including both storm-related and non-storm-related incidents.

These calls included:
• Downed trees
• Wires and utility poles down
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Medical calls

We appreciate the community’s patience as crews worked quickly and safely to address each situation. Please continue to use caution when traveling, avoid downed wires, and report hazards to 911.

Thank you to our Police and Fire personnel for their continued teamwork and dedication to keeping Ashland safe.

12/18/2025

🧊 **Ice Safety Reminder – Please Read Before Heading Out** 🧊

With the recent **extreme temperature swings**, any ice forming on ponds and lakes in **Ashland is likely NOT safe**.

The graphic below shows *general guidelines* for ice thickness, but conditions can change quickly and unpredictably.

⚠️ **Important to know:**

* The **Ashland Fire Department does NOT measure ice thickness** on Town of Ashland ponds or lakes.
* **Your safety is your responsibility.**
* Ice thickness can vary greatly—even just a few feet apart.

🌡️ **Factors that affect ice safety include:**

* Temperature changes
* Snow cover
* Water currents and springs
* Vegetation and fish activity

Ice may appear solid in one area and be dangerously thin nearby. What looks safe from shore may not be.

🚫 **When in doubt — stay off the ice.**
No activity is worth the risk.

Please share this reminder and help keep our community safe.

**Ashland Public Safety**
Ashland Police • Ashland Fire • Ashland Public Safety Communications 🚓🚒📞

12/14/2025

🕎 Happy Hanukkah from Ashland Public Safety Telecommunicators!
We send heartfelt wishes for eight nights filled with light, hope, and joy.

While you gather with loved ones, your dispatchers are here 24/7—keeping watch, answering the call, and supporting our community behind the scenes.

Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful celebration.
Chag Sameach! 🌟📞

11/07/2025

🚨 **WE’RE HIRING!** 🚨
**Public Safety Communications Officer (Full-Time)**
The **Ashland Police Department** is looking for motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our team as **Public Safety Communications Officers** — the vital link between the public and emergency services.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong communication and multitasking skills, and want to make a real difference in your community, we want to hear from you!
📋 **Position Highlights:**
* 8-hour rotating shifts (4 on / 2 off)
* Salary: **$26.35 – $30.27/hour**
* **Full benefits package** (Health, Dental, FSA, Life Insurance, SMART & VOYA plans)
* **Vacation:** Up to 240 hours
* **Holiday, sick, and personal time**
* **Private Details:** $67–$101/hour opportunities
* Wellness programs and employee discounts
📞 **Responsibilities include:**
* Handling 911 and emergency calls for police, fire, and EMS
* Dispatching units and coordinating response efforts
* Managing stressful, fast-changing situations with calm professionalism
* Providing excellent customer service to the public
🎓 **Requirements:**
* High School Diploma or GED
* Ability to work all shifts (including weekends/holidays)
* Strong typing and computer skills
* Must pass background, medical, and psychological screenings
* E911/APCO certifications preferred, but **not required**
🗓️ **Anticipated Start Date:** January 1, 2026
📍 **Apply today https://www.ashlandpd.org/176/Employment-Opportunities — positions open until filled!**
The **Town of Ashland** is an **Equal Opportunity Employer** and encourages **minorities and women to apply**.
👩‍🚒👮‍♂️ Join our dedicated team and help keep Ashland safe — one call at a time!

10/08/2025

🧥 Coats for Kids & Families Drive 🧥

The Ashland Fire and Police Departments, in partnership with the Ashland Lions Club, is proud to once again support Anton’s Cleaners’ annual Coats for Kids drive!

The mission is simple: “Anyone in need of a coat will have one.”

Each fall, Anton’s Cleaners collects, cleans, and distributes nearly 50,000 coats for children and adults across New England — all at no cost to those in need. Since 1995, over one million coats have been donated and shared thanks to the generosity of our communities.

💬 How You Can Help:
Donate new or gently used warm winter coats of all sizes (especially XL and infant/pre-K sizes).
❌ Please note: We cannot accept coats with rips, tears, broken zippers, or permanent stains. Sweatshirts, vests, spring coats, boots, scarves, and gloves are also not accepted.

📍 Donation Drop-Off:
Main entrance of the Ashland Public Safety Building

Let’s help keep our neighbors warm this winter! ❤️

09/20/2025

📞👮‍♂️ National Thank a Police Officer Day 👮‍♀️📞

Today, the Ashland Public Safety Telecommunicators, Local 495, want to send a heartfelt thank you to all our Ashland Police officers!

Every day, you put your lives on the line to keep our community safe, and we’re proud to support you from behind the scenes, answering the calls, coordinating responses, and helping keep things running smoothly.

Your dedication, bravery, and teamwork do not go unnoticed—thank you for all that you do! 💙

09/11/2025

Patriot Day – September 11
Today, we honor the lives lost, the bravery of first responders, and the quiet strength of those who answered the call behind the scenes.
To the dispatchers and telecommunicators who provided calm in chaos and kept help on the way — we remember your service, too.
We will never forget. ❤️🤍💙

09/01/2025

📞 Happy Labor Day from Ashland Public Safety Telecommunicators!

Today we celebrate the hardworking men and women who keep our communities running — and we want to give a special shoutout to the voices behind the scenes.

Our dedicated telecommunicators are here 24/7, 365 days a year, answering the call and connecting help when it's needed most — even on holidays like today.

Thank you to all who work hard and serve others. Stay safe and enjoy your Labor Day!

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