“I was able to instruct the caller to start CPR. They are here because of you.”

Transcript

There are a lot of people who are dispatchers who are not cut out to, you know, be there in the moment, but they still want to help and you can, you do actually help. Dispatch is definitely an integral part of this job our dispatchers are fantastic we could not do what we do without them.

Dispatchers answer both emergency and non-emergency calls from the. Public they take the information, provide the information to whoever needs to, to respond to that call they try to get a, a clear understanding of what's going on before we get there and that can really save our lives with new technology and new acclamations GPS, they are absolutely on their game.

I actually did get a lifesaving award where I was able to instruct the caller to start CPR. Being able to think of that moment, it makes it worth it knowing that you truly did help somebody and they're here because of you we do provide answers, resources, even if it's not something we provide, we can direct them to where they can get that help the dedication from the dispatchers.

I appreciate everything that they do if it. Sounds like an interesting job to you apply, you might surprise yourself and how well that you do in this role start a career that you could really be proud of.

I hope you join the team. I hope you join the team and step.

Up and serve step up and serve. It's a wonderful profession to be a part of and to help your community.

Themes: Lifesaving Moments Behind the Badge Why I Serve

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