iluvtofly 0 #1 November 16, 2008 So...I was already scheduled to work a 16 hour shift today. No big deal I do them all the time. But, the guy who was supposed to relieve me tonight has pink eye. There was only 1 other person who could have possibly covered his shift tonight but they weren't available. So I just found out that tonight, I will be the first person to work a 24 hour shift in dispatch since this place opened in 1996. Ain't I special. I personally don't see what the big deal is. EMT's and Medic's work 24's all the time. I don't know if they're so against it just because I'm all alone in here and don't get any official breaks (I can't even leave the little room I'm in). I actually see this as an oportunity to show them what I'm capable of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladydyver 0 #2 November 16, 2008 well....is it a full moon tonight????...if not you might be safe DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cocheese 0 #3 November 16, 2008 Good luck little darlin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites iluvtofly 0 #4 November 16, 2008 I can't see the moon from my window but I don't think it is. PS...I never actually believed that full moon crap until I started working here. But I swear it is true. The number of calls we get in general go up during a full moon and psyc calls skyrocket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladydyver 0 #5 November 16, 2008 Quote I can't see the moon from my window but I don't think it is. PS...I never actually believed that full moon crap until I started working here. But I swear it is true. The number of calls we get in general go up during a full moon and psyc calls skyrocket. Tell me about it...I work in the acute psych and in the peds area in the ER....there is no way you can't tell me the moon doesn't have an effect ---all of the craziness gets way out of hand. good luck tonight and if you get bored...you can always text meDPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #6 November 16, 2008 Quote I actually see this as an oportunity to show them what I'm capable of. Based on everything you've posted about your employer, don't hold your breath for any positive feedback from this. Add this to your list of reasons to keep looking for another job, guilt-free."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites iluvtofly 0 #7 November 16, 2008 Quote Quote I actually see this as an oportunity to show them what I'm capable of. Based on everything you've posted about your employer, don't hold your breath for any positive feedback from this. Add this to your list of reasons to keep looking for another job, guilt-free. Yup yup...don't get me wrong it does suck. But there's nothing I can do about it at this exact time so I'm just looking at the upside of things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cocheese 0 #8 November 16, 2008 Here are some cool moon shots for you to check out. http://www.themillenniummall.net/mooningyou.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites iluvtofly 0 #9 November 16, 2008 How did I know exactly what kind of site that was going to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cocheese 0 #10 November 16, 2008 Because I'm a perv and you know it? or because it says mooningyou in the clicky? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladydyver 0 #11 November 16, 2008 Quote How did I know exactly what kind of site that was going to be. uhhmmm....it did come from cocheese.....DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybill 22 #12 November 16, 2008 Hi fly, 'Usta drive OTR Long Haul Big Glass (35,000lbs. min load wt.) 24-7-365, generally 14 on-2-off (big deal, by the time I got to the barn, un- loaded, got in "MY" P-cup-truck and was on my way home cut 8 hrs of that 48 and the company really would like us to be back on the road Sunday evening to make our delivery schedule so a 48 was more like get home , get some sleep, the wife washes your clothes ,fixes you a snack to grab on your way out) and,"I'm on the road again!! -W. Nelson tune-) ya' gotta love it or you wouldn't do it!! BTW, NO BEER OTR and at least 8hrs. bottle to the throttle!! Why in the HE2xL do you think I went back to the Parachute Business!!! Keep up the good work, it builds character!!SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cocheese 0 #13 November 16, 2008 Maybe this one will redeem myself.The perfect moon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LisaH 0 #14 November 16, 2008 Hang in there and do the best you can. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladydyver 0 #15 November 16, 2008 Quote Maybe this one will redeem myself.The perfect moon. I have to say that one was way betterDPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #16 November 16, 2008 Quote Quote I can't see the moon from my window but I don't think it is. PS...I never actually believed that full moon crap until I started working here. But I swear it is true. The number of calls we get in general go up during a full moon and psyc calls skyrocket. Tell me about it...I work in the acute psych and in the peds area in the ER....there is no way you can't tell me the moon doesn't have an effect ---all of the craziness gets way out of hand. good luck tonight and if you get bored...you can always text me They didnt call them LUNAtic for no reasonCan you sleep when you are on duty? expecting anyone to work 24 str8 is ridiculousYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildcard451 0 #17 November 16, 2008 QuoteCan you sleep when you are on duty? expecting anyone to work 24 str8 is ridiculous No it isn't. It's rather easy. No one said it was fun. And you know, you could have always told them "No" when they asked you to work the next 8. If your boss needs it covered that bad then he can sit his ass in thr chair. Quit being a doormat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites iluvtofly 0 #18 November 16, 2008 Quote Quote Can you sleep when you are on duty? expecting anyone to work 24 str8 is ridiculous No it isn't. It's rather easy. No one said it was fun. And you know, you could have always told them "No" when they asked you to work the next 8. If your boss needs it covered that bad then he can sit his ass in thr chair. Quit being a doormat. Some may call it being a doormat I call it getting overtime cause I'm flat broke. And yes...I can sleep during night shift provided nothing is going on and I wake up if the phone rings or the radio goes off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildcard451 0 #19 November 17, 2008 Quote Some may call it being a doormat I call it getting overtime cause I'm flat broke. And yes...I can sleep during night shift provided nothing is going on and I wake up if the phone rings or the radio goes off. Enjoy the overtime. The doormat comment is said with nothing but love and wanting you to get out of there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites iluvtofly 0 #20 November 17, 2008 Thank you. And I have been actively looking for a new job...just no luck yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stitch 0 #21 November 17, 2008 Hella good luck. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #22 November 17, 2008 Quote I will be the first person to work a 24 hour shift in dispatch since this place opened in 1996. Ain't I special. Special and putting your Officers at risk due to simple mistakes that can be made when that sleep deprived! Are you going to get to take some naps or are you just going to caffeinate and hope?That actually borders on negligent by your supervisor!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites iluvtofly 0 #23 November 17, 2008 Combination of naps and coffee. Like I said...it's not worse than the EMT's and Medic's I work with who work 24's all the time. It's quite common in this industry. It's not illegal until you cross the 24 hour mark. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #24 November 17, 2008 QuoteIt's quite common in this industry. No shit! However, FD and EMS get significant down time and rotate crews for the tone-outs. They do things that help prevent simple mistakes in costing people's lives. In your case, not only are civilian's lives in your hands, but also your FD, EMS and possibly PD/SO/Constables. That makes your job even more important. Especially when their lives rely on you asking the right questions to a caller. Especially when their lives rely on you relaying the correct information quickly and accurately! The attitude you are displaying as a dispatcher is why your officers, EMS and FD actually despise you, regardless of what they tell you to your face! Its the dispatchers that take their jobs seriously and don't take unnecessary risks with THEIR lives that commands respect from the public servants! When is the last time you did a ride along and was reminded of how important your job is? I very rarely become angry at people's attitudes, I have a very strong ability to prevent that, but your attitude in this thread in regards to the safety of YOUR crews is appalling! Its one thing to suck it up and work an extra long shift due to problems or a major crisis, its another serious attitude check when you get online and brag about it due to a supervisor's negligent ability to setup a schedule. Its one thing to do this shift and understand that you will be at a severe disadvantage. Its completely different when you brag about it online, that you won't even be able to take a break or leave the room! If you don't see the folly of your attitude, then you should seriously rethink your career.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites iluvtofly 0 #25 November 17, 2008 I work for an ambulance service so I only deal with EMS. I am also an EMT who works on the ambulance as well so I am fully aware of what they go through. (Much better then simply doing the ride along I actually work on the truck.) Every week I work on both sides of the fence. So I am very well aware of what the crews go through and how they don't want to deal with unncessary risks. I can proudly say I am one of the few dispatchers AND EMT's who knows exactly what it's like to be on either end. 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ladydyver 0 #2 November 16, 2008 well....is it a full moon tonight????...if not you might be safe DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #3 November 16, 2008 Good luck little darlin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #4 November 16, 2008 I can't see the moon from my window but I don't think it is. PS...I never actually believed that full moon crap until I started working here. But I swear it is true. The number of calls we get in general go up during a full moon and psyc calls skyrocket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #5 November 16, 2008 Quote I can't see the moon from my window but I don't think it is. PS...I never actually believed that full moon crap until I started working here. But I swear it is true. The number of calls we get in general go up during a full moon and psyc calls skyrocket. Tell me about it...I work in the acute psych and in the peds area in the ER....there is no way you can't tell me the moon doesn't have an effect ---all of the craziness gets way out of hand. good luck tonight and if you get bored...you can always text meDPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #6 November 16, 2008 Quote I actually see this as an oportunity to show them what I'm capable of. Based on everything you've posted about your employer, don't hold your breath for any positive feedback from this. Add this to your list of reasons to keep looking for another job, guilt-free."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #7 November 16, 2008 Quote Quote I actually see this as an oportunity to show them what I'm capable of. Based on everything you've posted about your employer, don't hold your breath for any positive feedback from this. Add this to your list of reasons to keep looking for another job, guilt-free. Yup yup...don't get me wrong it does suck. But there's nothing I can do about it at this exact time so I'm just looking at the upside of things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #8 November 16, 2008 Here are some cool moon shots for you to check out. http://www.themillenniummall.net/mooningyou.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #9 November 16, 2008 How did I know exactly what kind of site that was going to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #10 November 16, 2008 Because I'm a perv and you know it? or because it says mooningyou in the clicky? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #11 November 16, 2008 Quote How did I know exactly what kind of site that was going to be. uhhmmm....it did come from cocheese.....DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 22 #12 November 16, 2008 Hi fly, 'Usta drive OTR Long Haul Big Glass (35,000lbs. min load wt.) 24-7-365, generally 14 on-2-off (big deal, by the time I got to the barn, un- loaded, got in "MY" P-cup-truck and was on my way home cut 8 hrs of that 48 and the company really would like us to be back on the road Sunday evening to make our delivery schedule so a 48 was more like get home , get some sleep, the wife washes your clothes ,fixes you a snack to grab on your way out) and,"I'm on the road again!! -W. Nelson tune-) ya' gotta love it or you wouldn't do it!! BTW, NO BEER OTR and at least 8hrs. bottle to the throttle!! Why in the HE2xL do you think I went back to the Parachute Business!!! Keep up the good work, it builds character!!SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #13 November 16, 2008 Maybe this one will redeem myself.The perfect moon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #14 November 16, 2008 Hang in there and do the best you can. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #15 November 16, 2008 Quote Maybe this one will redeem myself.The perfect moon. I have to say that one was way betterDPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #16 November 16, 2008 Quote Quote I can't see the moon from my window but I don't think it is. PS...I never actually believed that full moon crap until I started working here. But I swear it is true. The number of calls we get in general go up during a full moon and psyc calls skyrocket. Tell me about it...I work in the acute psych and in the peds area in the ER....there is no way you can't tell me the moon doesn't have an effect ---all of the craziness gets way out of hand. good luck tonight and if you get bored...you can always text me They didnt call them LUNAtic for no reasonCan you sleep when you are on duty? expecting anyone to work 24 str8 is ridiculousYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #17 November 16, 2008 QuoteCan you sleep when you are on duty? expecting anyone to work 24 str8 is ridiculous No it isn't. It's rather easy. No one said it was fun. And you know, you could have always told them "No" when they asked you to work the next 8. If your boss needs it covered that bad then he can sit his ass in thr chair. Quit being a doormat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #18 November 16, 2008 Quote Quote Can you sleep when you are on duty? expecting anyone to work 24 str8 is ridiculous No it isn't. It's rather easy. No one said it was fun. And you know, you could have always told them "No" when they asked you to work the next 8. If your boss needs it covered that bad then he can sit his ass in thr chair. Quit being a doormat. Some may call it being a doormat I call it getting overtime cause I'm flat broke. And yes...I can sleep during night shift provided nothing is going on and I wake up if the phone rings or the radio goes off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #19 November 17, 2008 Quote Some may call it being a doormat I call it getting overtime cause I'm flat broke. And yes...I can sleep during night shift provided nothing is going on and I wake up if the phone rings or the radio goes off. Enjoy the overtime. The doormat comment is said with nothing but love and wanting you to get out of there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #20 November 17, 2008 Thank you. And I have been actively looking for a new job...just no luck yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #21 November 17, 2008 Hella good luck. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #22 November 17, 2008 Quote I will be the first person to work a 24 hour shift in dispatch since this place opened in 1996. Ain't I special. Special and putting your Officers at risk due to simple mistakes that can be made when that sleep deprived! Are you going to get to take some naps or are you just going to caffeinate and hope?That actually borders on negligent by your supervisor!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #23 November 17, 2008 Combination of naps and coffee. Like I said...it's not worse than the EMT's and Medic's I work with who work 24's all the time. It's quite common in this industry. It's not illegal until you cross the 24 hour mark. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #24 November 17, 2008 QuoteIt's quite common in this industry. No shit! However, FD and EMS get significant down time and rotate crews for the tone-outs. They do things that help prevent simple mistakes in costing people's lives. In your case, not only are civilian's lives in your hands, but also your FD, EMS and possibly PD/SO/Constables. That makes your job even more important. Especially when their lives rely on you asking the right questions to a caller. Especially when their lives rely on you relaying the correct information quickly and accurately! The attitude you are displaying as a dispatcher is why your officers, EMS and FD actually despise you, regardless of what they tell you to your face! Its the dispatchers that take their jobs seriously and don't take unnecessary risks with THEIR lives that commands respect from the public servants! When is the last time you did a ride along and was reminded of how important your job is? I very rarely become angry at people's attitudes, I have a very strong ability to prevent that, but your attitude in this thread in regards to the safety of YOUR crews is appalling! Its one thing to suck it up and work an extra long shift due to problems or a major crisis, its another serious attitude check when you get online and brag about it due to a supervisor's negligent ability to setup a schedule. Its one thing to do this shift and understand that you will be at a severe disadvantage. Its completely different when you brag about it online, that you won't even be able to take a break or leave the room! If you don't see the folly of your attitude, then you should seriously rethink your career.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #25 November 17, 2008 I work for an ambulance service so I only deal with EMS. I am also an EMT who works on the ambulance as well so I am fully aware of what they go through. (Much better then simply doing the ride along I actually work on the truck.) Every week I work on both sides of the fence. So I am very well aware of what the crews go through and how they don't want to deal with unncessary risks. I can proudly say I am one of the few dispatchers AND EMT's who knows exactly what it's like to be on either end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
