'Dramatic' rise in 999 calls on Island since pandemic

Work of ESJCR highlighted for International Control Room Week

There's been a 'dramatic' rise in the number of 999 calls made on the Isle of Man since Covid.

The Emergency Services Joint Control Room say they responded to 2,455 calls in September. 

This week is International Control Room Week which hopes to highlight the work done in the ESJCR.

Greg Norton is the operations manager:

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You can listen to Greg's full interview here:

For an exclusive 'Behind the Scenes' look at the ESJCR, you can listen to our special episode of Island life here: