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Old 12-18-2009, 11:28 AM   #76
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Very happy for you tora. Reread zens suggestion - Thats makes very good sense to me. It might really help you in the future.
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Old 01-06-2010, 10:13 PM   #77
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Amongst many other things, taught me the origins of the word "hinder".
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Old 01-07-2010, 07:37 PM   #78
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Not to sound too 'mushy cushy' as capn would say....but the cellar has actually broadened my horizon! I knew there was another world outside of this small town but never really had a concept of it. Thanks guys and gals and thanks capnhowdy for introducing me to the cellar!
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Old 01-08-2010, 06:43 AM   #79
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Welcome to my world.
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Old 01-09-2010, 12:12 AM   #80
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It's a trick juju, we're all capn's sock puppets.
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Old 01-10-2010, 07:22 AM   #81
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It has shown me how much my wife actually 'works' at work....
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Old 01-10-2010, 08:58 AM   #82
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OH fucking well! Just as long as I get my paycheck every 2 weeks and still save a few lives along the way!! Smart ASS! LOL
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Old 01-10-2010, 09:06 AM   #83
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I couldn't do what you do, juju. I can't imagine the calls you must get. You must have nerves of steel and a way with people!
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Old 01-10-2010, 09:14 AM   #84
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I could not do that work either. You are a hero of sorts juju.
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Old 01-10-2010, 10:50 AM   #85
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Thanks shawnee and sky! I do work at a thankless job but it's ok because I can sleep at night when all my officers, paramedics, and firemen go home alive to their families and it's partly because as their dispatcher I look after them. I also love the feeling I get when callers get the help they need.
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Old 01-10-2010, 11:33 AM   #86
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Plus you have to remain calm at the moment when people are anything but.

When we called 911 recently for the boy's toddler, the boy was so emotional, he was totally unable to communicate anything much except -- baby! banged head! OMG! His mom had to take over to get real information through.

What are the qualifications to be a 911 dispatch?
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Old 01-11-2010, 10:30 AM   #87
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Plus you have to remain calm at the moment when people are anything but.



What are the qualifications to be a 911 dispatch?
To initially get hired as a dispatcher, the only qualifications are to be able to type (since most dispatch is computerized nowdays), be able to handle stress from co-workers, supervisors, and especially callers. You really have to have thick skin to be able to take being called every name in book during a time of crisis. But you have to dish it all back too but in a professional, calm way.

Every state has different requirements, but every state has a 'post certified' school that all dispatchers have to go to be certified. There are lots of other certifications along the way, such as EMD (emergency medical dispatch) where we give cpr over the phone to emotional callers and take control of the situation until someone gets on scene to take over the call.

I could talk all day long about what I do because I am extremely proud of my chosen profession but this is probably more info than you really wanted to know. LOL
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Old 01-11-2010, 10:51 AM   #88
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No I want to know more! You sit on one of the edges of society, you know?

What was the worst call you ever dealt with?
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Old 01-11-2010, 10:53 AM   #89
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I read an article about a dispatcher's experiences some time ago. Fascinating.

Yes, tell us more juju!
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Old 01-11-2010, 11:02 AM   #90
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I didn't realize anyone would be interested in my profession...I will start a thread on 911 experiences real soon. Thanks guys!
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