[RF] “You see a lot of post-traumatic stress for dispatchers. . . Nobody calls 911 because they’re having a good day,”....
The New First Responder Crisis: Not Enough Dispatchers
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COMMENTARY | What can governments do to recruit and keep the “first” first responders?I retired after dispatching for 31 years and was lucky to get a pension. I saw the problems coming when they started cutting the benefits and merging centers that increased the workload. The added stress of higher call volumes along with more demands for specialized training has added to this dilemma. Unfortunately after all this, dispatching is often looked upon as a clerical position and the pay is too low to entice young people to look upon it as a career choice, especially with the stress and burnout. It takes real dedication to stick it out.
Deborah Hutchison
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Fairfax Co., Fairfax City, and Arlington Co. members operating at early Saturday morning apartment fire -
Chesterfield and Hanover members honored at Retail Merchants Valor Awards -
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Three women honored at Valor Awards banquet recognizing courageous acts by first responders
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Three women were among the 21 recipients at the 30th annual Valor Awards banquet Wednesday that recognizes courageous acts of first responders in the region.Congratulations to all!!! So proud & happy for you!!! You deserve it! Well done!🥰 A firefighter’s Mom NH, USA ❤️🙏👨🚒👩🚒🇺🇸💐🌹👏
Congrats
Congratulations to our union sister (Teachers Union) J. Ward for being name Chair of House Commerce & Labor Committee!
The New First Responder Crisis: Not Enough Dispatchers - https://www.routefifty.com/public-safety/2019/11/barrett-greene-emergency-dispatcher-shortages/161238/
Worcester mourning fallen firefighter. Watch live coverage https://www.pscp.tv/w/cKKtyTUyNzQ0N3wxQlJKanF5Z21Qd0d3B0vAwUtLSrHmWfvwjbPTtDE46dNi4Att_4_MPhgjXbc=
Today, #OurPFFM, along with firefighters from all over the country, mourn together as hero Lt. Jason Menard is laid to rest.
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Firefighters were able to put out the fire quickly, but not before it spread to the inside of the home. Officials say 6 people are displaced.
https://wset.com/news/local/electrical-issue-most-likely-cause-of-house-fire-six-people-displaced
Tractor-Trailer and Tour Bus Collision Caused Complete Shut Down of I-64 near Afton Mountain https://www.nbc29.com/story/41331858/i64-shut-down-near-afton-mountain-for-crash
The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members only – who are struggling with addiction, PTSD other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a safe haven for members to talk with other members who have faced or overcome similar challenges.