Established in 1989, the Springfield/Greene County Emergency Communications Department responds to 911 calls and offers public safety services. The department communicates to field personnel that provide professional response to emergency-related contingencies. It dispatches for more than six municipal police departments and over 10 fire departments. The Springfield/Greene County Emergency Communications Department also transfers medical calls to ambulance companies. It operates a 911 center that is equipped with computer-aided dispatch systems. The department is governed by the City of Springfield in Missouri.