Are there any 911 operators out there? If so, please tell me how stressful your job is, & how do you cope?
115514
I'm not a 911 operator right now, but I'm in training to be one.  From what I've heard and seen the stress levels are based on what area you're in, what specific industry you're in (some places have operations for all EMS, Police, and Fire all together, other places divide them up), and how you react to different situations.  If you're in a highly populated area then clearly it's going to be more stressful than if you're in a smaller area.
914515
Yes- I witnessed a pedestrian get hit by a car - people just stared at me for a minute - I knew first aid so I was barking orders for someone to PLEASE call 9-1-1.  Finally someone re-focused and rad to a nearby plaza to call.  Luckily an off duty paramedic drove by and stopped to take over.  I was relieved because the man appeared to be going into shock on me and I wasn't confident that I really knew what I was doing!
576141
sometimes i get pretty stressed...i take care of mentally challenged adults on 12 hour shifts. if one of them is having a bad day, then my day is pretty rough\n\ngood luck!
539520
Teachers are not the only jobs with stress.  I guess you could say policeman have a hard time changing from 'law enforcement mode' to 'family mode' . And what about lawyers who argue for a living,\n\nEach job has stress and  for the most part, I don't think teaching is more stressful then many other jobs - nurses, doctors, EMTs, paramedics, police - where you are dealing with life and death on an everyday basis.
292904
Get plenty of fresh air and call 911
517150
im working right now... i work the night shift at a tv master control room... the hardest part about my job is staying awake... everything else is easy, and i can just get on the internet and spend most my time here on yahoo...
1078280
I'm with you! I work at an inbound call center too and I find myself putting a lot of guests on hold when they are being dumb or aren't ready with anything. I always thought that reality TV would make a season of call centers. Just an idea.\n Its like the ppl that go to a restaurant looking to cause problems and are mean and stuff and then yell about the food being gross. Anyone see the movie "Waiting"? Don't mess with ppl that handle your food or your personal information. \n\nPS Not that I would do anything I'd lose my JOB and have a RECORD but the idea is still there!\n\nROCK ON! I Loved this Question!
448494
I went through this with one boss.  I was so stressed out that I was sick at work, then had a death in the family.  It was an awful time.  In the end, they fired me.  As it turned out, though, they were in the wrong.  Bad on them.\n\nIt can certainly happen.
669562
I was a volunteer Firefighter/ETT for awhile and my first medical response was an auto accident victim. I went to the hospital to meet the ambulance and help offload the patient and give the EMTs some support. The ambulance arrived, the rear doors opened, and I was stunned at what I saw. But the training kicked in immediately.\nWe transferred the patient to the emergency room and everyone did everything they could. There was no hope.\nI still remember giving chest compressions and looking unto the patient's brown eyes and praying "God help us help this man".\nThe doctor told me to stop compressions and I felt so helpless. It was over.\nI didn't sleep that night. I still see his eyes.\nYou won't forget what you saw. But your neighbor is gone.\nYou're okay, you're safe. Just cherish and appreciate life.
837962
Dial 911 they will come and help you! Good luck and God bless
463318
I work in telecommunications as a telephone operator. I am not normally a violent person but sometimes I would like to just reach through the phone and choke someone! (Instead of Touch someone) Are people generally stupid?
654261
I must say I totally CANNOT STAND THEM! They did do a GREAT job during 9/11 though. I am sorry about your aunt. My grandmother has the same problem because, she lives on the next block from the precinct and they never do anything. Some of the police officers there are secretly pimping young girls in my grandmothers building. I do not like the ones who abuse their authority. The siren thing has happened to MANY of us. We all need to find a way to stop their abusive and ignorant ways. I notice that some are very immature as well, and fresh, one officer told me that he would not give me a diorderly conduct ticket or arrest me(I had a fight in my high school age.) If I gave him my number, I gave it to him, I should have reported him, but I was scared.( the number to the call rejection service!) It plays a message that says "You probably got this number from a girl, who thinks you are ugly, have bad breath or are just plain dumb, in any case, YOU HAVE BEEN REJECTED!", and then it laughs for about 5 minutes and hangs up..still laughing.\n\nbtw, the cigarette thing is totally dumb too, alot of them smoke in their uniforms! How disgraceful
1104114
I was at home one night and 2 policemen knocked on my door.  They came in and said "did you know there was a report of a fire in this street today" ?   I said "not a clue, i was at work until 3 then i picked the kids up fom school and we went out".\nThey went on to tell me that my next door neighbour had received a call (her phone was in the front of the house in the lounge), telling her that her kitchen was on fire.  She's  a lady of about 90 and was obviously very scared.\nThey then went onto tell me that she had accused me and that they would be running checks on my home and mobile phones to see who i had phoned that day !!!!\nI was so upset and scared. My husband was at work and i was in the house with my 3 children who were also upset.  This accusation made me really ill and i ended up in hospital with pneumonia a week or so later. (When i am stressed i always get a chest infection but this one turned into something worse).\nAnyway, it turns out they decided not to take things any further with the accusation...but can you imagine that happening ??????
1116131
I am a volunteer certified emergency medical technician, have been for 2.5 years. I love working with the people, even the ones who would rather knock my head off cause I want to save their butts! It's very rewarding making a difference in someones life. The money sucks royally, so I can't live off it. I am working to get higher up on the department to make more money.
1002586
Hi, I'm a 911 operator/dispatcher, my suggestion to you is to go to 911hotjobs.com/ and check their listings for state and city you wish to work.(this is a law enforcement site.)\nThen go through their procedures for hire....\nWhen I relocated, this is what I did to secure new employment.
660870
The funny thing is that you can't tell if you can handle it until your there. All the training in the world won't prepare you for real life experience. I would say if you are going to go foward, with anything, is realy look into it. See if its really for you. EMTS work long hours, sucky pay, and are sometimes exposed to hazardous and emotional situations. For example, my 2nd day on the job we had teen ager in full arrest after a car crash. I assisted the fire department with extracation stipped bags, bagged, and began CPR. My FTO with 4 years experience, started throwing up. I dont know why till this day what happend with him. After the call he went home and never came back. Not his family or friend just quit.  Hopes this helps.
679313
call 911 get some help