Ornaments for Dispatchers

These funny dispatcher Christmas ornaments are for the people who stay calm on the other end of the line. Each one carries a quote dispatchers will laugh at, from rookies to retirees. Choose a circle, star, oval, heart or snowflake shape and hang it on the tree, the console or the break-room garland.

Quotes Made for the Dispatch Floor

  • "Keep Calm And Let The Dispatcher Handle It", for the steady voice every shift depends on
  • "Dispatcher. Because Classy Sassy And A Bit Fearlessy Is Not An Official Job Title.", for the dispatcher with personality to spare
  • "Retired Dispatcher. Figure It Out Yourself.", a retirement gift that says it all
  • "Caution: I'm A Retired Dispatcher...", another pick for the newly off-duty
  • Future Dispatcher designs, for trainees, academy grads and new hires

Ornament Shapes and Materials

Circle, Star, Oval and Heart Ornaments

These printed ornaments come in four classic shapes. Some listings describe durable MDF with a high-gloss finish, and they look just as good on a desk as on a tree.

Snowflake Ornaments

The snowflake designs are shatterproof stainless steel, a sturdy choice for homes with kids, pets or a crowded dispatch center tree.

Check each product page for exact size and finish details before ordering.

Who They're For

These are made for 911 dispatchers, emergency communications officers, police, fire and EMS dispatchers, and dispatch trainees, plus the coworkers, supervisors, friends and family shopping for them. Dispatchers work nights, weekends and holidays, often when everyone else is home. An ornament is a small way to put them on the tree too.

When to Give One

  • Christmas and secret Santa: an easy, affordable gift for the whole shift
  • Retirement: "Retired Dispatcher. Figure It Out Yourself." makes a send-off they'll keep
  • Academy graduation or first year: a Future Dispatcher design for a new hire
  • National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: a thank-you that lasts past April

More Dispatcher Gifts

Want something they can use every day? Browse all our funny gifts for dispatchers, add a wearable from our dispatcher bracelets, or pair an ornament with one of our dispatcher keychains.

Pick the quote that sounds like them and give them something they'll hang up every December.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good Christmas gift for a dispatcher?

A funny quote ornament is an easy, affordable pick that dispatchers will actually keep. "Keep Calm And Let The Dispatcher Handle It" suits almost anyone on the floor, and it works well for secret Santa, a shift gift exchange or a thank-you from family who knows how many holidays they've worked.

What ornament shapes are available?

You can choose from circle, star, oval, heart and snowflake ornaments. Most quotes are offered in several shapes. The snowflakes are shatterproof stainless steel, while the other shapes are printed ornaments, and some listings describe durable MDF with a high-gloss finish. Check each product page for exact details.

Are the snowflake ornaments breakable?

No. The snowflake ornaments are listed as shatterproof stainless steel, so they hold up well to being dropped, packed away or knocked off a busy tree. That makes them a practical pick for homes with kids or pets, or for a shared tree in a dispatch center.

What's a good retirement gift for a dispatcher?

The "Retired Dispatcher. Figure It Out Yourself." and "Caution: I'm A Retired Dispatcher..." ornaments are made for it. They're funny, easy to sign or gift at a send-off, and they give a retiring dispatcher a keepsake that comes out every Christmas, long after the last shift.

Do you have gifts for new or future dispatchers?

Yes. The Future Dispatcher designs come in star, circle, oval, heart and snowflake shapes. They're a fun way to celebrate someone finishing the academy, passing certification or starting their first year on the console, and they work well for proud family members to give.

Can I hang these ornaments at work?

Yes. Many dispatchers hang them on a console, a desk or the center's holiday tree. The printed shapes are described as suitable for a desk or tree, and the stainless steel snowflakes are sturdy enough for a busy shared space where things get bumped.