Lastly, is me, Krista Amaro. I’ve been dispatching for 18 years. I’ve spent 12 of those years right here in Kiowa County. I am the Office Manager/Dispatch Supervisor. I want to take the time to thank our community. Thank you Kiowa County for always showing us support and cheering for us. For taking care of us and making sure we don’t go without. We are some of the luckiest dispatchers as we don’t ever feel forgotten. Unfortunately, it’s not like that everywhere. We do know how lucky we are. Thank you for letting us help you and to be there for you. We are always a phone call away. We want the public to come see us, ask questions and learn. There is so much great technology out there these days. The small one seat dispatch centers are some of the hardest and most compassionate people I know. We are small but mighty! Thank you all again for letting me share my amazing folks with you. These people are amazing and I couldn’t do it without them. ... See MoreSee Less

Next we have Shallyn Richmond. Shallyn just celebrated her 6 month anniversary with us. She stared in mid-October last year. Shallyn came right in and tackled the task of learning to dispatch. She’s a Hello Kitty lover and video game junkie. She is a night time dispatcher and prefers it that way! She is originally from Massachusetts. She’s fun, sassy, caring, compassionate and so much more. When she’s not working, she loves spending time with her cat and her boyfriend. She’s the newest dispatcher but has taken a few hard calls already and did a great job. Thank you Shallyn for all you do. It’s also her birthday!!!! Happy 23rd Shallyn!! ... See MoreSee Less

Next up is Megan Sparks! Megan has been with us since last September. She use to work in the medical field. Megan is a caregiver through and through. She was a quick learner and jumped right in. She comes to work and gives her all every single day. She’s always willing to jump in and help out to cover a shift or stay late and help where it’s needed. When she’s not working, she’s spending time with her husband, kids and grandkids. Thank you Megan for all you do! ... See MoreSee Less

Our second part time person (that I have to include because he also had to be apart of our dispatch Secret Santa exchange) is Deputy Michael Tedder. In my previous post, we went a long time being short handed. It was rough. There were only three of us trying to keep things going. Even though Michael works as a full time deputy, he stepped up and asked to be trained in dispatch so he could help out. Michael is such a well rounded individual. He’s one of the best kept secrets of Kiowa County. When he’s not working, he is the dad to 4 amazing kiddos and a husband to his wonderful wife. Michael, you’re one of the best guys we know! Thank you!! ... See MoreSee Less

We can’t leave out some super important people that help us too! Our part time folks! The first one we’d like to celebrate is Mylisia West. When she’s not busy being a nana and running their hunting lodge, she helps us out filling in for vacations, sick time, and for folks to attend trainings. I tried to find a photo by herself but that’s never easy, as those grand babies are always there too. That right there is her favorite thing. We were in a really rough spot when Mylisia came back to help us. (She was a full time dispatcher until she started her own business.) We welcomed her back with open arms! She’s been a life saver. Thank you Mylisia! ... See MoreSee Less