911 SAVES Act

This bill mandates the reclassification of public safety telecommunicators within the Standard Occupational Classification System. It addresses the current classification, which does not recognize them as protective service occupations despite their critical role in emergency response. The legislation emphasizes that their duties extend beyond simple information relay, involving complex decision-making, negotiation skills, and providing life-saving instructions during highly stressful situations. The bill's findings highlight the significant emotional and physical impact of their work, including exposure to trauma that can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. To correct this inaccurate representation, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget is required to categorize public safety telecommunicators as a protective service occupation within 30 days of the Act's enactment. This change aims to better align the classification system with the essential, life-saving work these professionals perform.