The Ashland-Bayfield Consolidated PSAP Board of Directors will convene for its regular July meeting at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2026 in the Bayfield County EOC.
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ASHLAND – BAYFIELD CONSOLIDATED PSAP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dear Board Members:
This letter is written to inform you of the Ashland-Bayfield Consolidated PSAP Board of Directors meeting
scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2026, in the Bayfield County EOC. This meeting
will be held in-person and remotely. Directors and the public will be able to participate in the Meeting in
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Any persons wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations,
should contact the Bayfield County clerk’s office at (715) 373-6100, at least 24 hours before the
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Any other questions may be directed to Dispatch Coordinator Ryan Matthews at (715) 209-5113
or ryan.matthews@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov.
ASHLAND – BAYFIELD CONSOLIDATED PSAP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ron Sztyndor—chair
Larry Fickbohm—vice-chair
Dan Grady
Mark Abeles-Allison
Brian Zupke
Tony Williams
Bayfield County Emergency Operations Center
1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2026
*** AGENDA ***
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment: Limited to 3 minutes per person, 15 minutes maximum
3. Approval of June 18, 2026 meeting minutes
4. Call statistics report
5. Discussion and possible action regarding labor tracking
6. Discussion and possible action, 2026 budget amendment
7. Discussion regarding CAD updates
8. 2027 budget topics
a) Review of first draft of 2027 budget
b) Staffing (Director, supervisors, number of staff, full-, part-time, etc.)
9. Discussion and possible action authorizing PSAP Director search.
10. Adjournment
Next Meeting August 18, 2026
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Agenda Narrative
Agenda Item No. 5: Discussion and possible action regarding labor tracking.
Paul Houch is gathering information on a time tracking system for respective county
contributions. At the last meeting, Houch mentioned a cost of $5,000. Some other suggestions
were also presented.
Agenda Item No. 6: Discussion and possible action, 2026 budget amendment
On June 22, 2026, Ashland and Bayfield counties were notified that the Innovation Grant was
awarded. The 2026 budget was adopted in advance of the Innovation Grant Application. The
2026 budget for dispatch was listed as $$. A budget amendment is advised.
Agenda Item No. 7: Discussion regarding CAD updates
Each county is currently conducting its own CAD GIS updates. Questions remain about:
• Production publishing
• Final quality assurance
• Update certification
ASHLAND – BAYFIELD CONSOLIDATED PSAP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
*** MINUTES ***
1. Call to Order
Board Chair Ron Sztyndor called meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Ashland
County board room.
Roll Call
• Ron Sztyndor, Ashland County supervisor, PSAP board chair
• Larry Fickbohm, Bayfield County supervisor, PSAP board vice-chair
• Dan Grady, Ashland County administrator, PSAP board member
• Mark Abeles-Allison, Bayfield County administrator, PSAP board member
• Brian Zupke, Ashland County Sheriff, PSAP board member
• Tony Williams, Bayfield County Sheriff, PSAP board member
Other attendees who spoke:
• Paul Houck, Bayfield County IT director
• Scott Galetka, Bayfield County Land Records department head
2. Public Comment:
None.
3. Approval of May 19, 2026 meeting minutes
Sheriff Williams made a motion to approve the submitted minutes from the May 19, 2026 PSAP
board meeting. Grady seconded, and the motion carried.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding commission bylaw change:
• Quaderer said that it was suggested at the last board meeting to expand the board so it
didn’t risk a “walking quorum.”
• Williams noted the quorum is four (4) members, not three (3).
• Abeles-Allison suggested there should not be unelected non-county members on the
board if the board has input on financial decisions.
• Sheriff Zupke made a motion to keep the board makeup the way it us.
• Fickbohm said he’s concerned about having EMS and fire on the PSAP board because
they aren’t responsible to the public like elected officials.
• Abeles-Allison asked if there is already a role for fire & EMS to provide input on PSAP
policy. Quaderer said both fire and EMS services participate in the Field Services
Advisory Committee (FSAC). The FSAC does not create policy but does provide input
on policy.
• Williams seconded Zupke’s motion.
• Fickbohm does not understand why the board would want to add members at this time.
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• Quaderer said the option was presented at the last meeting, so it was put on this agenda in
case the board wanted to discuss further.
• Zupke’s motion passed by verbal vote.
5. Discussion regarding 2026 budget
• Quaderer presented possible amendments to the 2026 budget. The 2026 budget would
need to be amended if the PSAP received the Innovation grant. Quaderer showed that
approximately $120k could be removed from daily PSAP budget, with primary costs
being Land Records, eDispatches, Genasys mass notification, and Virtual Academy. An
additional $53,000 (a 10% cost match for a PSAP grant) could be moved into 242
account used for PSAP grant accounting.
• Quaderer updated the board on the 2027 PSAP grant. Notably, labor related to Computer
Aided Dispatch (CAD) GIS mapping is grant allowable. The PSAP could apply for more
services through either county’s land records departments. Up to 90% of labor expenses
could be covered by the grant with 10% match.
• Zupke asked if GIS/911 Public Safety Specialist Ayris Kirschbaum’s time has been
tracked. Land Records Department Head Galetka said there are ways to track time. Zupke
expressed interest in equally distributing GIS labor between the counties.
• Grady said the board was not taking into consideration that Ashland has provided up to
$50,000 of work that it’s not getting reimbursed. Abeles-Allison agreed that labor
tracking is important.
• Quaderer said she is happy to work with both counties to put in GIS labor for grant
reimbursement.
6. Monthly call statistics report
• Quaderer presented call statistics for the month of May and answered questions about the
way 911 calls are taken and dispatched. Peak call volume is shifting later in the day as the
summer arrives. Three dispatchers scheduled at night is necessary because we’re paying
for readiness, and the PSAP would be ill-prepared with fewer. State and federal
recommendations are for two dispatchers per county in rural PSAPs. Three dispatchers
should therefore be minimum for two counties.
• Quaderer expects the duration of calls to increase by august and September due to
Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) post-dispatch instructions.
• Abeles-Allison noted 911 call volume is high. Quaderer said the number of calls
increases year after year. Abeles-Allison requested annual and biannual call reports.
7. Discussion and possible action regarding cost share formula for 2027
• Abeles-Allison would like to have a year to look at for breakdown of radio usage.
• Grady disputed the need to discuss the cost share formula since costs are “set in stone”
with Innovation grant. Abeles-Allison believes it’s nevertheless good to know those
figures since the counties are still early in the process of consolidation.
• Quaderer said she can provide an annual report at the next meeting.
8. 2027 budget topics
a) Review of first draft of 2027 budget
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• Quaderer presented a draft 2027 budget with labor and operational costs the same as in
2026. She noted that budget does not meet Innovation grant standards, and the board
would need to reduce the budget by approximately $150,000.
• Training is reimbursed through the PSAP grant, but not travel and meals costs. If the
board cut training, which Quaderer doesn’t recommend, that could save $20,000.
• Williams asked about dispatch staff overtime. Quaderer said the 2026 budget shows the
PSAP has used 12% of part-time staff budget, 36% of full-time staff budget, and 38% of
department head budget and the PSAP has not exceeded the allowable number of full- or
part-time staff approved by the PSAP board.
• Quaderer advocates for creating a schedule that meets the needs of the center and allows
a work/life balance.
• Fickbohm commended Quaderer on her understanding and empathy for how decisions
made by the PSAP board affect staff morale.
• Quaderer agreed to meet with both county administrators prior to the July PSAP meeting
to further discuss the budget.
b) Discussion and possible action regarding Information Technology (IT) needs in 2027:
i) On-call IT
o Houck said when PSAP issues arise after hours, he and Ashland County IT
Director Taylor Foley often respond at-will. Houck recommends on-call IT is
limited to ECC staff—not jail or deputies.
o Quaderer said dispatch is heavily dependent on IT support 24 hours a day. After
hours support would be for major issues only.
o Grady and Abeles-Allison agreed to meet separately to discuss on-call IT and
report back at a following meeting.
ii) Time tracking & knowledge base
o Houck proposed a central knowledge base to be used by anyone who does admin
tasks in the Emergency Communications Center (ECC) system. The knowledge
base would track time, document problems and solutions. Likely, this would be a
system that is purchased or subscribed to.
o Abeles-Allison says it’s good idea and will proceed.
iii) ECC computer upgrades
o ECC computers were purchased in 2024. They require bigger hard drives that will
cost approximately $1k per computer. The hard drives will be purchased through
Dell. The warranty on the computers is valid for three more years.
o Two of the ECC workstations need to be cleared out on a weekly basis. The PSAP
has seven (7) computers total: five (5) in Washburn and two (2) in Ashland.
iv) One spare ECC workstation
o Houck proposed one (1) spare workstation that IT could maintain until needed.
o Quaderer asked if the spare could be installed and used in the dispatch office.
Houck said it could be if it weren’t used daily.
o Abeles-Allison asks if the mobile unit could be used for that. Quaderer said it’s
phone only.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
v) Geo-diverse WISCOM circuit—Washburn
o Houck worked with Norvado to create a geo-diverse fiber optic route in Washburn
so that if fiber is cut, the county doesn’t lose internet. However, Bayfield does not
subscribe to a service to have WISCOM automatically “fail over” on that reroute.
o Currently, there is no easy way to create a geo -diverse fiber connection between
counties, but Houck is working with Norvado to create a solution.
o Houck said Ashland County only has one fiber run, so there’s still a we ak point
there, but this proposal would ensure the ECC does not lose connectivity.
o The subscription would cost a pproximately $1,200-2,000 per year. It is no t
allowable under the PSAP grant because it’s a utility type payment.
The PSAP board voted to move into closed session at 11 :15 a.m.. Following the closed session,
Sztyndor adjourned the meeting.
9. Closed Session
The Commission may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(f) for the purpose of
considering specific personnel-related concerns and information concerning identifiable individuals
which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of
the persons involved. The Commission may reconvene in open session to take any action as appropriate.
a) Discussion regarding Director position
Meeting minutes submitted by:
Ryan Matthews
Dispatch Coordinator
Ashland-Bayfield Consolidated PSAP
June Call and Radio Volume Report
Radio Volume
June Call and Radio Volume Report
Average Radio Call Volume by Hour (May 2025)
Blue line shows the hourly average for the month. Red markers label the top three peak
hours.
June Call and Radio Volume Report
9-1-1 and Admin Line Phone Call Volume
Average Call Volume by Hour of Day
The chart below shows the average call volume across a 24-hour period.
Call Volume Data by Hour
Hour of
Day
Average Calls
per Hour
12am 2.7
1am 1.73
2am 1.83
3am 1.6
4am 1.1
5am 1.6
6am 2.7
7am 3.3
8am 6
9am 6.3
June Call and Radio Volume Report
10am 7.53
11am 8.03
12pm 8.4
1pm 9.1
2pm 9.4
3pm 10
4pm 9
5pm 8.9
6pm 7.6
7pm 8.17
8pm 7.1
9pm 5.33
10pm 4.5
11pm 4.2
Call Summary by Line
PSAP Budget Report
Fiscal Year to Date
06/30/26
Include Rollup Account and Rollup to Account & Sub Account
Adopted
Budget
Amended
Current Month
YTD
YTD
Budget - YTD
% Used/
Account
Account Description
Budget
Amendments
Budget
Transactions
Encumbrances
Transactions
Transactions
Rec'd
Prior Year Total
Fund
100 - General
REVENUE
Department
16 - PSAP Consortium (Joint Dispatch)
41110
General Property Taxes
131,840.00
.00
131,840.00
.00
.00
131,840.00
.00
100
128,000.00
47325
Ashland Reimbursement for PSAP (Joint Dispatch)
820,435.00
.00
820,435.00
.00
.00
369,310.79
451,124.21
45
462,083.63
Department
16 - PSAP Consortium (Joint Dispatch)
Totals
$952,275.00
$0.00
$952,275.00
$0.00
$0.00
$501,150.79
$451,124.21
53%
$590,083.63
REVENUE TOTALS
$952,275.00
$0.00
$952,275.00
$0.00
$0.00
$501,150.79
$451,124.21
53%
$590,083.63
EXPENSE
Department
16 - PSAP Consortium (Joint Dispatch)
50111
Department Head
50,920.00
.00
50,920.00
1,713.60
.00
20,865.60
30,054.40
41
73,281.12
50121
Full Time
749,765.00
.00
749,765.00
56,074.31
.00
324,486.01
425,278.99
43
594,937.47
50122
Part Time
104,188.00
.00
104,188.00
3,300.78
.00
15,691.76
88,496.24
15
45,432.63
50123
Temporary Employee
.00
.00
.00
2,424.88
.00
20,339.32
(20,339.32)
+++
25,134.54
50130
Funeral Leave
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
973.80
(973.80)
+++
2,297.28
50131
Sick Leave Pay
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
923.75
(923.75)
+++
18,349.02
50132
Vacation Pay
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
+++
48,065.65
50133
PTO
.00
.00
.00
3,553.43
.00
27,464.20
(27,464.20)
+++
.00
50135
Overtime
45,000.00
.00
45,000.00
13,621.18
.00
72,845.02
(27,845.02)
162
151,535.61
50138
Holiday Pay
.00
.00
.00
100.80
.00
504.00
(504.00)
+++
2,652.72
50151
Fica/Medicare
76,135.00
.00
76,135.00
5,669.75
.00
34,085.98
42,049.02
45
70,397.70
50152
Co. Share Retirement
81,758.00
.00
81,758.00
5,816.79
.00
34,832.40
46,925.60
43
64,440.66
50154
Health Insurance
215,345.00
.00
215,345.00
19,500.62
.00
102,822.12
112,522.88
48
162,723.27
50155
Life Insurance
150.00
.00
150.00
16.35
.00
82.50
67.50
55
143.20
50199
Direct Service Offset
30,192.00
.00
30,192.00
.00
.00
.00
30,192.00
0
29,788.00
50212
Legal Fees
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
+++
474.50
50225
50225
Telephone
11,078.00
.00
11,078.00
101.21
.00
3,841.78
7,236.22
35
13,046.10
50225-001
Wireless 911
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
+++
307.94
50225 -
Totals
$11,078.00
$0.00
$11,078.00
$101.21
$0.00
$3,841.78
$7,236.22
35%
$13,354.04
50226
Computer/Internet Access/Fax
1,360.00
.00
1,360.00
20.00
.00
60.00
1,300.00
4
178.59
50240
Repair & Maintenance
3,000.00
.00
3,000.00
52.90
.00
2,458.14
541.86
82
8,302.61
50290
Contractual Services
189,285.00
.00
189,285.00
90.47
.00
57,695.34
131,589.66
30
59,616.60
50310
Office Supplies
1,740.00
.00
1,740.00
144.90
.00
708.98
1,031.02
41
3,041.73
50311
Postage
300.00
.00
300.00
78.74
.00
123.11
176.89
41
139.71
50325
Registration Fees & Tuition
7,010.00
.00
7,010.00
.00
.00
(225.00)
7,235.00
-3
2,680.43
50330
Marketing and Outreach
500.00
.00
500.00
.00
.00
.00
500.00
0
511.71
50331
Travel
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
60.29
(60.29)
+++
25.20
50332
Mileage
1,778.00
.00
1,778.00
100.05
.00
1,006.66
771.34
57
3,791.28
50335
Meals
2,438.00
.00
2,438.00
14.00
.00
207.04
2,230.96
8
1,381.99
50336
Lodging
6,880.00
.00
6,880.00
.00
.00
2,811.80
4,068.20
41
4,274.95
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PSAP Budget Report
Fiscal Year to Date
06/30/26
Include Rollup Account and Rollup to Account & Sub Account
Adopted
Budget
Amended
Current Month
YTD
YTD
Budget - YTD
% Used/
Account
Account Description
Budget
Amendments
Budget
Transactions
Encumbrances
Transactions
Transactions
Rec'd
Prior Year Total
Fund
100 - General
EXPENSE
Department
16 - PSAP Consortium (Joint Dispatch)
50340
50340
Operating Supplies
2,220.00
.00
2,220.00
.00
.00
921.44
1,298.56
42
1,589.13
50340-001
Promotional Items
900.00
.00
900.00
.00
.00
807.67
92.33
90
1,335.56
50340 -
Totals
$3,120.00
$0.00
$3,120.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,729.11
$1,390.89
55%
$2,924.69
50343
Computer Software
720.00
.00
720.00
.00
.00
.00
720.00
0
3,015.00
50397
Software Maintenance
5,000.00
.00
5,000.00
.00
.00
.00
5,000.00
0
5,239.17
50810
Capital Equipment
53,207.00
.00
53,207.00
.00
.00
.00
53,207.00
0
.00
Department
16 - PSAP Consortium (Joint Dispatch)
Totals
$1,640,869.00
$0.00
$1,640,869.00
$112,394.76
$0.00
$726,393.71
$914,475.29
44%
$1,398,131.07
EXPENSE TOTALS
$1,640,869.00
$0.00
$1,640,869.00
$112,394.76
$0.00
$726,393.71
$914,475.29
44%
$1,398,131.07
Fund
100 - General
Totals
REVENUE TOTALS
952,275.00
.00
952,275.00
.00
.00
501,150.79
451,124.21
53%
590,083.63
EXPENSE TOTALS
1,640,869.00
.00
1,640,869.00
112,394.76
.00
726,393.71
914,475.29
44%
1,398,131.07
Fund
100 - General
Totals
($688,594.00)
$0.00
($688,594.00)
($112,394.76)
$0.00
($225,242.92)
($463,351.08)
($808,047.44)
Grand Totals
REVENUE TOTALS
952,275.00
.00
952,275.00
.00
.00
501,150.79
451,124.21
53%
590,083.63
EXPENSE TOTALS
1,640,869.00
.00
1,640,869.00
112,394.76
.00
726,393.71
914,475.29
44%
1,398,131.07
Grand Totals
($688,594.00)
$0.00
($688,594.00)
($112,394.76)
$0.00
($225,242.92)
($463,351.08)
($808,047.44)
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BAYFIELD COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION
_______________________________________________________________________
1. DEPARTMENT: Emergency Communications Center
_____________________________________________________________
2. EMPLOYEE NAME:
_____________________________________________________________
3. POSITION TITLE: Emergency Communications Center Director
4. POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for planning, directing and administering the
overall operation of the Ashland-Bayfield County Emergency Communications Center
(ECC). This consolidated center is governed by the Ashland-Bayfield County Emergency
Communications Center Board and serves all law enforcement, fire and EMS agencies in
Ashland and Bayfield counties. This is not a law enforcement position.
5. QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree with at least two (2) years of experience with emergency services -
OR- Associates degree and at least four (4) years of experience with emergency services
-OR- High School diploma and at least six (6) years of experience in a
Telecommunication or 911 center.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience. Supervisory experience in a
communications center or public safety answering point preferred.
• A valid driver’s license required.
• Must be eligible for and achieve certification in Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) and
Transaction Information for the Management of Enforcement (TIME) system within one
year of employment. Current certification preferred.
• Successful completion of ICS-100, 200, 300 and 700 within one year of employment.
Current completion of applicable ICS series preferred.
• Ability to type a minimum of 40wpm.
6. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of federal and state constitutions, state law, and county ordinances, and FCC
rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures governing the operation of the Communication
Center.
• Knowledge of law enforcement, fire and EMS techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of general management principles.
• Knowledge of office record keeping and CAD systems, Microsoft operating systems and
applications.
• Knowledge of Ashland and Bayfield County radio and radio tower systems.
• Ability to read maps (computer and/or paper) and quickly identify locations.
• Knowledge of the 9-1-1- system and all equipment involved.
• Working knowledge of computers, door, camera controls, and other equipment used in
the Communication Center.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform data entry proficiently.
• Ability to prepare accurate and complete reports.
• Ability to work under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in
emergency situations while effectively dealing with irate citizens.
• Ability to deal courteously and communicate effectively with public, officers, and staff.
• Ability to interview and gather facts from complainants and/or victims in an appropriate
manner.
• Ability to read and interpret statutes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Ability to use county office equipment and programs, including but not limited to: email,
telephone, computer, photocopier, printer, fax and Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to maintain regular, consistent and reliable attendance.
• Ability to learn and become familiar with the geographic layout of Ashland and Bayfield
Counties.
7. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
A. Information Systems/Technology/Infrastructure
1. Utilize a wide variety of specialized computer systems and equipment.
2. Access authorized State and National law enforcement computer systems. Coordinate
National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Crime Information Bureau (CIB) training
and certifications.
3. Serve as subject matter expert on all communications systems, including radio, towers,
data, phone, VoIP, and other methods of communications.
4. Act as primary point of contact for service provision equipment/system problem
resolution.
5. Manage all follow up with any service providers to ensure any automatic number
identification / automatic location identification (ANI/ALI) issues are resolved.
6. Make needed changes to Graphic User Interface (GUI) for the Communication Center.
7. Regularly review the 9-1-1 system data for unusual calls, such as abandoned, misrouted,
wrong agencies in the Emergency Services Number (ESN) etc.
8. Work with County GIS personnel to ensure databases, mapping system, and related
infrastructure is properly maintained and updated.
9. Ensure that the equipment and communication systems in the primary ECC (Bayfield
County) and back-up ECC (Ashland County) locations are functional.
10. Responsible for the maintenance of all 911 telecommunication lines.
11. Coordinate with Ashland and Bayfield County Emergency Management Offices related
to radio, repeater, tower and related infrastructure to ensure the efficient operation of
the ECC.
12. Assist with RFPs, Contracts, MOUs and other agreements related to equipment and
technology utilized by the ECC.
B. Personnel Administration
1. Foster a positive organizational culture through behavior, demeanor and example.
2. Provide coaching, leadership, and mentorship to ECC staff.
3. Coordinate training, certification, recertification, and development of ECC staff including
new employees, short-term, and long-term training needs.
4. Develop and monitor the ECC shift schedule ensuring proper coverage.
5. Ensures personnel understand policies and procedures.
6. Participate in the hiring, promotion, evaluation, discipline, or discharge of ECC staff in
accordance with current county policy and procedures.
7. Manage quality control and ensure dispatcher proficiency.
8. Attend training programs as required to keep current on issues affecting ECC operations.
C. Interagency Awareness/Public Relations
1. Coordinate public education and public relation appearances.
2. Record and research all complaints from citizens and user agencies. Use independent
judgment in making recommendations to effectively resolve the complaints.
3. Serve as liaison with law enforcement, fire/EMS user agencies.
4. Work with user groups to review and recommend changes in policies and procedures.
5. Coordinate with other agencies to ensure necessary exchange of information for
maintaining 9-1-1 system.
6. Attend meetings as required to represent the Communications Center.
D. Administration
1. Develop and recommend operational policies and procedures for the ECC and forward
them to the Ashland-Bayfield County ECC Board for review and approval.
2. Manage the daily dispatch operations of the communication center according to
policies, procedures, and regulations.
3. Recommend, develop, implement and review standard operating procedures including
training protocols.
4. Prepares, submits and administers the annual budget for the ECC. Work collaboratively
with county administration and the Communications Center Board regarding the ECC
budget.
5. Prepares operational reports and records as requested.
6. Assist in writing grants for additional funding and improvements.
7. Compile statistics on ECC activity. Utilize this information and data to plan, organize,
and implement program changes in the ECC as required.
8. Maintains complete and accurate records of all 9-1-1 systems transactions, adjustments,
resolutions, etc. as necessary and appropriate.
9. Monitor and forecasts trends in dispatch and industry operations, developments, and
needs. Make recommendations for improvements or changes.
E. Dispatching
1. Receives calls of need or distress and dispatches necessary agencies, manpower, and/or
equipment needed to handle the complaint or report.
2. Receives emergency calls, determines the nature and location of emergency and
services provided.
3. Coordinates emergency responses and personnel to include fire department, first
responders, rescue vehicles, wrecker services, and ambulance.
4. Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public.
5. Provides motor vehicle checks as requested by officers.
6. Provides information to officers and other law enforcement agencies on records of
stolen autos and wanted fugitives.
7. Coordinates sirens and public alert systems as needed.
8. Monitors closed circuit cameras and alarms located in the Communication Center.
9. Dispatches other personnel as needed to assist with inmate problems or disturbances
and other duties as assigned by a supervisor. Monitor all system equipment and resolve
system alarms.
10. Records all services on CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) and enters information in the
Records Management System.
11. Records radio communication transmission on the CAD.
12. Records other communication received or dispatched as appropriate.
13. Enters warrants, articles, and missing persons into the CIB (Crime Information Bureau)
computer system.
14. Monitors and answers incoming telephone lines.
15. Monitors and answers 911 telephone lines.
16. Monitors and operates CAD and the Records Management System.
17. Operates the TIME computer system on criminal and traffic information.
18. Serves as Time Agency Coordinator (TAC) Administrator.
19.Complete audits as required by CIB and the FBI
20. Coordinates the warrant management program.
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8. Physical Requirements:
A. May require sitting in one location for extended periods of time.
B. Extensive keyboard entry.
C. Extended periods of time viewing multiple computer monitors.
D. Ability to hear and distinguish various ring tones.
E. Occasional lifting of 30 pounds or less.
F. Must be able to hear effectively and speak clearly on a telephone and over radio.
G. Mobility sufficient to move unassisted throughout the communication center and to
evacuate the building if necessary.
H. Eyesight sufficient to read text, maps and graphics, corrected or uncorrected from a
variety of sources.
9. Title of Immediate Supervisor: Bayfield County Administrator and Consolidated
Dispatch Board
10. Nature of Supervision Exercised Over Employee’s Work: Indirect
11. Titles and Numbers of Persons Supervised by Employee: 911 Emergency Center
Staff.
12. Nature of Supervision Exercised by Employee: Direct
13. Contacts with Public-Nature of and Frequency: Frequent by all means of
communication.
14. List the Date the Employee Began Service in the Department and the Previous
Position(s) Held, Including Dates and Title for Each Position
15. Date ___________________ Employee’s Signature ____________________________
16. Certification of Accuracy of Foregoing Statements and Additional Information or
Comments on Employee’s Duties
Date ____________ Title ___________ Supervisor’s Signature ____________________
Source: Bayfield County website. First collected Oct 12, 2026.