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911 Dispatchers Discussions (6)

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Funny\Weird Calls Ok I am both a police\ems\fire Dispatcher and 911 operator so i get a wide variety of calls but some are just too funny to keep to myself... Started by Patrick Austin	12	Sep 27 Reply by Bill Deutsch
a little funny... ok so yesterday we had some kids playing around on a "911" only cellphone. They continued to call in until they got one of our guys who p... Started by Kelly	2	Sep. 16, 2008 Reply by amanda
Olympics Back when we hosted the olympics in Salt Lake City, they looked for dispatchers to volunteer and assist. Anyone interested in going next ... Started by 4233	1	Aug. 29, 2008 Reply by debbie snacks
The Worst Calls!!! I was wondering in how you handle it, when you get one of the worst calls of your life? I was working the late shift on Sunday Night and... Started by William White	4	Aug. 17, 2008 Reply by Justin
Hard to contain the laugh I'm not a dispatcher but yesterday, there was a call that went out for a lady's belly that was itching, it was so funny listening to the ... Started by coryEMT-I	4	Aug. 15, 2008 Reply by SMOKEnPipesJim
Here is my personal observations from life in the fishbowl aka comm ctr Yes we can be moody but remember this: 99% of what we hear is grumbling by either department personnel or the public and we are to train... Started by J	3	Jul. 13, 2008 Reply by Steve

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Andrew replied to Andrew's discussion 'Common Uncourtesy'

Of course I always drive safely and utilize Due Regard. That's why I didn't just hop in front of the cars hoping that they would stop for me. It just irks me that people are either A.) THAT oblivious when operating a motor vehicle, or B.) That unc...

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Andrew replied to Andrew's discussion 'Common Uncourtesy'

The incident hindered my response by a minute or so which could make all of the difference. In this instance - no, I still made the rig (it was an EMS call). However, the "What If" factor plays a key role - the other drivers passing me didn't know...

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Andrew replied to Andrew's discussion 'Common Uncourtesy'

This is true. It's personally happened to me, I've heard horror stories about it, and someone I work with has even stated that she purposely does this as well. However, if it were her house on fire, or her husband and/or children that needed help,...

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911 Dispatchers Discussions (6)

Funny\Weird Calls

a little funny...

Olympics

The Worst Calls!!!

Hard to contain the laugh

Here is my personal observations from life in the fishbowl aka comm ctr

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