I feel like these guys just have to basically turn off their soul when on the clock for self-preservation and being able to do their job. Ever heard how they sound on the phone?
-911 what’s your emergency? 🥱
-A MAN JUST STABBED AN OLD LADY AND HES NOW EATING HER FACE WHILE SHES STILL ALIVE nightmare fuel background noises
It really is a skill 😆. Years ago I interned with a County Sheriff's office in a rural area in the south. There was a dispatcher named Misty and it didn't matter what was happening she came on the radio completely calm and clear. We of course greatly appreciated this. Some dispatchers get excited, start stuttering, etc. Never Misty always clear, concise, and accurate.
I can still remember a night when she dispatched us to a suicide call. Its so clear I can hear her voice in my head, "1137 be advised caller advises her boyfriend called to her from the bedroom, waited for her to come to the door and shot himself in the head."
Our county was located near a military base that had nuclear capability. We used to joke that Misty would broadcast the nuclear apocalypse in the same tone of voice. "1137 be advised there's been a malfunction at the base. We are all going to die in the next 7 minutes. Have a good night." 😆
At least the dispatcher answered and remained calm. Yes, some of them sounded bored, but they were working on it. I prefer this over someone who panics too or becomes overly emotional, like: “gasp, oh my God, really? where are you?”
Alright, but let's not make this a thing of 'B has it worse, so A isn't allowed to complain!'
One job does not preclude the other of stress and pain.
(Or course that doesn't excuse the story in the video obviously. If you can't handle it, you shouldat least be calling in sick that day, if not resigning)
Panic never helps a situation. Pilot crashes are the worst. Most of those dude will be calm sounding,as the worst thing you can imagine happens. A few panic. I sure as shit would.
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u/TheBold 4h ago
I feel like these guys just have to basically turn off their soul when on the clock for self-preservation and being able to do their job. Ever heard how they sound on the phone?
-911 what’s your emergency? 🥱
-A MAN JUST STABBED AN OLD LADY AND HES NOW EATING HER FACE WHILE SHES STILL ALIVE nightmare fuel background noises
-Hmm k. And where are you? 🙄