<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2TKmW2_1GsqfLVg00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2TKmW2_1GsqfLVg00" width="1174" height="660" >RAYNHAM, Mass. (WJAR) — The Raynham Police and Fire Departments have combined their emergency dispatch operations in an effort to improve emergency response coordination.The combined dispatch began operating Sunday, Nov. 1, at 8 a.m. from the Raynham Police Department.The dispatchers now handle police, fire and emergency medical calls around the clock, according to Raynham police and fire.Previously, there had been separate dispatchers for the police department and fire station.Police Chief David LaPlante said the change allows dispatchers to coordinate calls for both departments and share information more efficiently.Fire Chief Bryan LaCivita said the move also frees up a firefighter who previously worked in dispatch to respond to emergencies.The Police Department hired two full-time communication clerks to support the transition. Dispatchers also completed joint training with fire personnel.</div></body>

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RAYNHAM, Mass. (WJAR) — The Raynham Police and Fire Departments have combined their emergency dispatch operations in an effort to improve emergency response coordination. The combined dispatch began operating Sunday, Nov. 1, at 8 a.m. from the Raynham Police Department. The dispatchers now handle police, fire and emergency medical...

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RAYNHAM, Mass. (WJAR) — The Raynham Police and Fire Departments have combined their emergency dispatch operations in an effort to improve emergency respons

Raynham police and fire combine dispatch centers

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