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The county’s Emergency Communications Center, staffed 24/7.

The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center (ECC) via Carbyne (opens in a new window – external site), serves as the critical hub for managing and coordinating public safety communications throughout the jurisdiction.  Operating 24/7, the ECC is staffed by highly trained, Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certified Public Safety Telecommunicators (PST) who handle emergency and non-emergency calls, ensuring prompt and efficient response to incidents involving law enforcement, fire services, EMS, and other public safety agencies.  The center is equipped and prepared for Next Generation  9-1-1 (NG9-1-1), enabling the integration of advanced communication methods such as text, video, and data to improve situational awareness and emergency response. Utilizing advanced technology and communication systems, the ECC manages the deployment of resources, monitors ongoing incidents, and provides vital support and information to first responders in the field.

The ECC is responsible for communications with the Sheriff’s office deputies, 11 township Fire Departments, and 6 village Police Departments.

The ECC also maintains all felony warrants issued by Common Pleas Court, non-support warrants issued by the Domestic Relations Court, Juvenile Court warrants, Canal Winchester and Baltimore Mayor’s Court warrants and all Protection Orders issued in Fairfield County.  The team of 18 full-time PST’s and the Bureau Supervisor are dedicated to maintaining public safety and security by ensuring seamless coordination between multiple agencies and jurisdictions, especially during emergencies and critical incidents.

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Elizabeth Maple
Communications Bureau Supervisor

Elizabeth Maple

Elizabeth Maple has been a member of the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office since April 2003.  She has served as a 9-1-1 Public Safety Telecommunicator, lead dispatcher, and LEADS Terminal Agency Coordinator.  Elizabeth is originally from upstate New York where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications Studies.  Since being appointed to her current position she has obtained her Emergency Number Professional (ENP) certification and is currently completing her Registered Public-Safety Leader (RPL) certification.  She has earned the Certified Law Enforcement Manager (CLEM) designation with the Buckeye State Sheriff's Association for the last two years and has completed the Certified Manager Certification Program through the National Emergency Number Association (NENA).  Elizabeth has been a resident of Fairfield County for over 32 years where she and her husband have raised their family.  Elizabeth enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Contact:
Elizabeth Maple
740-652-7917