Beresford S.D.

 Dispatch Center

The Beresford Dispatch is Dedicated to Excellence.  We Are Committed to Professional and Technical Progress and Motivated Performance While Serving as the Vital Link Between the Public and Public Safety Organizations.

How to Use 911

Seconds count in an emergency! When fire, police or medical emergencies occur, 9-1-1 can help save precious time. It can mean saving a home, property or even a life.

When you have an emergency in the Beresford area, just dial 9-1-1.  It is easy to remember and your call is answered by a trained emergency communications specialist who will provide you with assistance in your emergency. When you need emergency help, quick response is critical. The 9-1-1 service is an telecommunications system designed to gather necessary information and dispatch emergency services as quickly as possible. Here's how it works in our community.

When the emergency communications specialist answers, tell them which emergency agency you need, describe the emergency, and give the exact location where help is needed (example: 1301 S. 3rd Street, 6th and Hemlock, 300 block of West Spruce).
Answer all or as many of the question asked of you.
If possible, stay on the phone until directed to hang up.

TELEPHONE NUMBER DISPLAYED

As an added safety feature, your telephone number is displayed when the call taker answers your call. This provides greater protection for residents in the Beresford 9-1-1 system because it enables the call taker to call you back if in the excitement you neglect to give all the necessary information to obtain assistance. Knowing the telephone number of an emergency call can help the call taker track down the location of the call should the caller be unable to talk.  9-1-1 is to be used for emergency purposes only. For other fire, police or ambulance, please check your telephone directory for the seven-digit telephone number.

HOW 9-1-1 WORKS

When you dial 9-1-1 your call is received by an emergency communications specialist at the Bureau of Emergency Communications who is responsible for processing your call. The emergency communications specialist determines which agency is needed, and what type of emergency you have. The priority of the call will determine the response time in which the call will be dispatched. At the Beresford Dispatch Center, all emergency communications specialists are trained call takers for police, fire, or medical assistance. If you need help and are outside the limits of Beresford, it is very helpful if you know the rural address where you are located. This information will put you in contact with the appropriate agency immediately.

Beresford Dispatch
111 West Cedar
Beresford, S.D. 57004
605-763-2100
605-763-2211

Beresford Dispatch Center

Should you have any questions or comments, please e-mail or give us a call.  We're always willing to answer those questions.

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