Comments for 9-1-1.com http://9-1-1.com/wordpress Your source for the latest in Emergency Communications Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:55:52 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 Comment on Should 9-1-1 Calls Be Released? by Jerry http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/2010/03/03/should-9-1-1-calls-be-released/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Jerry Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:55:52 +0000 http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/?p=1999#comment-92 Why is this even being debated? There can't be any reasonable argument to justify the routine release of 9-1-1 call recordings into the public domain. A caller to public safety should be entitled to privacy and calls should only be released under direction of a judicial process. Release to the media of calls such as the Tiger Woods case serve no purpose other than to fuel sensationalism and gossip. I wonder if the person who sanctioned the release of the North Carolina call considered the impact it could have on friends / relatives of the victim? Why is this even being debated? There can’t be any reasonable argument to justify the routine release of 9-1-1 call recordings into the public domain. A caller to public safety should be entitled to privacy and calls should only be released under direction of a judicial process. Release to the media of calls such as the Tiger Woods case serve no purpose other than to fuel sensationalism and gossip. I wonder if the person who sanctioned the release of the North Carolina call considered the impact it could have on friends / relatives of the victim?

]]> Comment on Winter Weather Woes by encdispatch http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/2010/02/15/winter-weather-woes/comment-page-1/#comment-91 encdispatch Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:02:16 +0000 http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/?p=1678#comment-91 A story appears in today's Pittsburgh Tribune reporting a man who died during last weekends storm. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_667439.html It is important that dispatch centers always handle emergency calls with urgency A story appears in today’s Pittsburgh Tribune reporting a man who died during last weekends storm.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_667439.html

It is important that dispatch centers always handle emergency calls with urgency

]]> Comment on Same, Yet Different by merlin http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/2010/02/09/same-yet-different/comment-page-1/#comment-90 merlin Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:01:25 +0000 http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/?p=1857#comment-90 I really enjoyed reading John's perspective of the different places he's gone to, and the people he's met. To say he had boundless energy is an understatement!!! I really enjoyed reading John’s perspective of the different places he’s gone to, and the people he’s met.
To say he had boundless energy is an understatement!!!

]]> Comment on The Dangers of Sitting by csalafia http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/2010/01/22/the-dangers-of-sitting/comment-page-1/#comment-89 csalafia Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:03:41 +0000 http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/?p=1748#comment-89 Further to the above, I saw a segment on our local Fox affiliate about a kindergarten class in Ohio? that got rid of all the kids chairs and the students now sit on exercise balls. Once the kids got over the “Yahoo, it’s a giant ball” part, it made a lot of sense. Enhanced muscle control, balance, plus the teacher felt it also stimulated thinking. Sitting becomes an active process, how great is that?! Here's a link to a PDF on a similar story about the same class. Way to go Mrs. Smith! www.wittfitt.org/wittfittmedia/pressroom/abcnewspaperswoodcrest.pdf Further to the above, I saw a segment on our local Fox affiliate about a kindergarten class in Ohio? that got rid of all the kids chairs and the students now sit on exercise balls. Once the kids got over the “Yahoo, it’s a giant ball” part, it made a lot of sense. Enhanced muscle control, balance, plus the teacher felt it also stimulated thinking. Sitting becomes an active process, how great is that?!

Here’s a link to a PDF on a similar story about the same class. Way to go Mrs. Smith! http://www.wittfitt.org/wittfittmedia/pressroom/abcnewspaperswoodcrest.pdf

]]> Comment on When Things Don’t Go Right by Sarah http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/2010/01/18/when-things-dont-go-right/comment-page-1/#comment-88 Sarah Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:41:56 +0000 http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/?p=1699#comment-88 Jerry- What an interesting and insightful post! The tragedy that occurred to this mother in 2007, most certainly could have been avoided. Unfortunately, it often takes tragedies such as these for society to recognize the need for a change. As dispatchers, we can never underestimate the importance of the question, “How can I improve?” By constantly questioning our abilities, and challenging our reactions to each scenario; call handling, can and will, improve with each life-threatening emergency. Jerry- What an interesting and insightful post! The tragedy that occurred to this mother in 2007, most certainly could have been avoided. Unfortunately, it often takes tragedies such as these for society to recognize the need for a change. As dispatchers, we can never underestimate the importance of the question, “How can I improve?” By constantly questioning our abilities, and challenging our reactions to each scenario; call handling, can and will, improve with each life-threatening emergency.

]]> Comment on Kentucky 911 Twitter Account Surfaces by Sarah http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/2010/01/12/kentucky-911-twitter-account-surfaces/comment-page-1/#comment-87 Sarah Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:56:43 +0000 http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/?p=1688#comment-87 "Funny911calls" they may be, but how would this dispatcher have handled a medical emergency? It is important for dispatcher’s to recognize the importance of their job, and always be prepared for the call that may mean the difference between life and death. “Funny911calls” they may be, but how would this dispatcher have handled a medical emergency? It is important for dispatcher’s to recognize the importance of their job, and always be prepared for the call that may mean the difference between life and death.

]]> Comment on Dispatchers: Life Blood of the Police Department by Sarah http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/2010/01/08/dispatchers-life-blood-of-the-police-department/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Sarah Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:29:14 +0000 http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/?p=1670#comment-86 A great article that emphasizes the importance of a dispatcher's role! A great article that emphasizes the importance of a dispatcher’s role!

]]> Comment on Dispatcher Helps Revive Child by Sarah http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/2010/01/07/dispatcher-helps-revive-child/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Sarah Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:46:07 +0000 http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/?p=1638#comment-85 Kudos to the dispatcher who calmly and effectively saved this child's life, and a family from tragedy. That is one Christmas gift that will never be forgotten. Kudos to the dispatcher who calmly and effectively saved this child’s life, and a family from tragedy. That is one Christmas gift that will never be forgotten.

]]> Comment on Man Saved Thanks to Dispatcher and Technology by Sarah http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/2010/01/05/man-saved-thanks-to-dispatcher-and-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-84 Sarah Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:51:40 +0000 http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/?p=1663#comment-84 It's so amazing how technology has changed the way we live, in every aspect, including public safety. Stories like these make me excited and happy to live in the 21st century! It’s so amazing how technology has changed the way we live, in every aspect, including public safety. Stories like these make me excited and happy to live in the 21st century!

]]> Comment on New 9-1-1 Training Laws in Florida by DebK http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/2009/12/07/new-9-1-1-training-laws-in-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-83 DebK Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:47:16 +0000 http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/?p=1466#comment-83 It's unfortunate that it takes a tragedy of this nature and the undying efforts of her loved ones left behind to open the eyes of the powers that be to the need for state mandated training and certification. Thank you to all who are behind this task for your many sacfices to help ensure that we dispatchers and call takers get all the proper and thorough training to efficiently support those that rely on 911 for help. It’s unfortunate that it takes a tragedy of this nature and the undying efforts of her loved ones left behind to open the eyes of the powers that be to the need for state mandated training and certification. Thank you to all who are behind this task for your many sacfices to help ensure that we dispatchers and call takers get all the proper and thorough training to efficiently support those that rely on 911 for help.

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