CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Dispatch Team
Take a moment to meet your dispatchers....
Hopefully, this helps you tie a face to the voices you work with over the radio.
Brittany Hartman
My name is Brittney and I have been dispatching for just over 4yrs. I started with AMR with the original intent of eventually becoming a paramedic, quickly I realized that I liked the dispatch side and have been in here since. I have been learning about EMS since I was in high school and truly love it. I love the outdoors, whether I am reading a book outside or going hiking or camping. Originally, I found out I wanted to be in the medical field when I was around 7 or 8 and I had to be transported while camping due to an injury. My favorite song is either Faithfully by journey or You da Baddest by Future.
JAY Zilka
Hello there, I’m Jay Zilka. I will have been working in dispatch for 1 year come June 3rd, but EMS is not new to me. Brannen Zilka- the man, the myth, the legend- is my husband of 17 years. Together we have a 15-year-old daughter Kayla (new student driver so watch out on the roads ;) and 14-year-old son Noah (golfing extraordinaire). We also have 4 dogs and 2 cats to round out our circus. In my limited free time I like to work out, browse aimlessly up and down the aisles of Marshalls & Nordstrom Rack, and adventure with my family. I also split my time working for an amazing wedding production company, Bustle Events. My favorite part of being a dispatcher is feeling like I am part of a team; working together to keep our Medics and EMTs safe. If I had to listen to one song on repeat for the rest of my life it would be ‘It’s a Great Day to be Alive’ by Travis Tritt. It’s my reminder, as a cancer survivor, that each day from here on out is a blessing.
Melina duMPIT
My name is Melina Dumpit (last name pronounced DOOM-pit, not DUMP-it, but I won't be offended if anyone says it wrong) and I have been dispatching for AMR for about a year and a half. Before AMR I was a Security Supervisor at Six Flags in Vallejo where I ran the Dispatch program for 4 years, as well as worked in the field. My favorite part of being a dispatcher is being part of the support system for those of you who work in the field, and the multi-tasking that comes with the multiple boards we monitor. I like to paint, garden, crochet and pretty much most other crafts. The song I could listen to every day is Heartstrings by Kolohe Kai.
Heather Murray
I started work for AMR in 1999 at the old Bay com dispatch center, I also worked as an EMT in Santa Clara County at the same time working full time pretty much at both locations. I also worked for a short period of time in Alameda county and Contra Costa county as an EMT.
After Bay com closed down in 2012, I went on to work for Rural Metro in Santa Clara county. In 2015 I made my way back to AMR and starting dispatching for Contra Costa county again.
I really enjoy dispatching and I missed dispatching for the time that I wasn't. In my down time I enjoy spending time going on vacation and adventures with my family.
My favorite song I could play on repeat - Celine Dion - Immortality
Anthony Corsiglia
Hello Contra Costa crews! I went to Columbia College in Sonora in 1997 to study Fire Science and EMS. I started my Fire/EMS career in 1997 as a Firefighter/EMT for Tuolumne County Fire in Sonora and worked as a firefighter/EMT for Jamestown Fire Protection District as well. In 2000 I started working for American Legion Ambulance Post 108 in Sutter Creek as an EMT. I spent 16 years on an ALS ambulance before medically retiring from the field after 2 spinal surgeries. I have lived in the Bay Area the majority of my life and noticed at the time, Contra Costa County AMR was hiring for dispatchers and I thought I could contribute. I've been with AMR for just over 6 years. While dispatch has its own unique work factors, shifts here are pretty run of the mill. I enjoy working with a great dispatch team and crews. I live in Contra Costa County and like to spend my time off with my friends, family and my dog. I enjoy taking long drives and taking scenic photos along the way. I look forward to continuing to work with you all in the system!