911 Experiences

[jujuwwhite]

Several of you have showed an interest in my lifestyle of being a full time 911 dispatcher/supervisor and have asked for me to share some of my experiences. I am honored beyond words to be asked to share this part of my life!

I would also like to hear about any experiences you have had with any 911 world wide. I am very interested in learning how other states/countries handle their 911 services.

This is my first attempt at this endeavor so I will just start out with this little poem we have posted in our lobby here at the center. It was written several years ago by several of us 'ole timers' who had a slow night and was feeling creative...

Protecting the Three

I am the Officer, follow me
Preserving the peace is where I'll be
I am the torch that lights the way
In darkness my courage will never sway
Leading the others, that is me
I am the Officer, guiding the Three.

I am the Fire Fighter, follow me
Into the flames is where I'll be
I am he who battles the beast
To protect that on which it would feast
Lending strength to the others, that is me
I am the Fire Fighter, supporting the Three.

I am the Medic, follow me
Easing the pain is where I'll be
I am the one who helps them survive
Lifting the fallen to keep them alive
Treating the others, that is me
I am the Medic, healing the Three.

I am the Dispatcher, don't follow me
Agony and chaos is where I'll be
Working in obscurity, the forgotten place
Not death, but insanity is the danger I face.
Answering the call, that is me
I am the Dispatcher, protecting the Three.