What Did the Cellar Ever Do For You...? - Page 6

classicman · 12-18-2009, 11:28 AM

Very happy for you tora. Reread zens suggestion - Thats makes very good sense to me. It might really help you in the future.

dar512 · 01-06-2010, 10:13 PM

Amongst many other things, taught me the origins of the word "hinder".

jujuwwhite · 01-07-2010, 07:37 PM

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!

capnhowdy · 01-08-2010, 06:43 AM

Welcome to my world.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-09-2010, 12:12 AM

It's a trick juju, we're all capn's sock puppets.

capnhowdy · 01-10-2010, 07:22 AM

It has shown me how much my wife actually 'works' at work....

jujuwwhite · 01-10-2010, 08:58 AM

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

Shawnee123 · 01-10-2010, 09:06 AM

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!

skysidhe · 01-10-2010, 09:14 AM

I could not do that work either. You are a hero of sorts juju.

jujuwwhite · 01-10-2010, 10:50 AM

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.

Undertoad · 01-10-2010, 11:33 AM

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?

jujuwwhite · 01-11-2010, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

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

Undertoad · 01-11-2010, 10:51 AM

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?

Shawnee123 · 01-11-2010, 10:53 AM

I read an article about a dispatcher's experiences some time ago. Fascinating.

Yes, tell us more juju!

jujuwwhite · 01-11-2010, 11:02 AM

I didn't realize anyone would be interested in my profession...I will start a thread on 911 experiences real soon. Thanks guys!

12-18-2009, 11:28 AM	#76
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Very happy for you tora. Reread zens suggestion - Thats makes very good sense to me. It might really help you in the future. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

01-06-2010, 10:13 PM	#77
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Amongst many other things, taught me the origins of the word "hinder". __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

01-07-2010, 07:37 PM	#78
jujuwwhite Capnhowdy's #1 smasher Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rentz, GA Posts: 339	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! __________________ I don't suffer from insanity...i enjoy every moment of it.

01-08-2010, 06:43 AM	#79
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	Welcome to my world. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

01-09-2010, 12:12 AM	#80
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	It's a trick juju, we're all capn's sock puppets. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-10-2010, 07:22 AM	#81
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	It has shown me how much my wife actually 'works' at work.... __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

01-10-2010, 08:58 AM	#82
jujuwwhite Capnhowdy's #1 smasher Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rentz, GA Posts: 339	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 __________________ I don't suffer from insanity...i enjoy every moment of it.

01-10-2010, 09:06 AM	#83
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	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! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

01-10-2010, 09:14 AM	#84
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I could not do that work either. You are a hero of sorts juju.

01-10-2010, 10:50 AM	#85
jujuwwhite Capnhowdy's #1 smasher Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rentz, GA Posts: 339	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. __________________ I don't suffer from insanity...i enjoy every moment of it.

01-10-2010, 11:33 AM	#86
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	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?

01-11-2010, 10:51 AM	#88
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	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?

01-11-2010, 10:53 AM	#89
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I read an article about a dispatcher's experiences some time ago. Fascinating. Yes, tell us more juju! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

01-11-2010, 11:02 AM	#90
jujuwwhite Capnhowdy's #1 smasher Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rentz, GA Posts: 339	I didn't realize anyone would be interested in my profession...I will start a thread on 911 experiences real soon. Thanks guys! __________________ I don't suffer from insanity...i enjoy every moment of it.

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