die Leitstelle
Translation
control centre, dispatch centre, command centre
Examples
Die Leitstelle koordiniert die Rettungseinsätze.
The control centre coordinates the rescue operations.
Der Notruf ging bei der Leitstelle ein.
The emergency call was received by the dispatch centre.
Grammar Patterns
die Leitstelle (as accusative object) as object He calls the control centre.
bei der Leitstelle (as dative object) at the control centre The call was received at the control centre.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kontrollzentrum, Einsatzzentrale, Kommandozentrale
Etymology
From 'leiten' (to lead, to control) + 'die Stelle' (place, office). A 'place of control'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'place' ('Stelle') from which emergency services are 'led' or dispatched.