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When I worked as a dispatcher in MN we had an open "use 911" policy. We didn't care what for. Once a month the civil defense sirens (aka tornado sirens) are tested at 1pm on the first wednesday. Never failed the minute I would set them off (or someone else) for the test, the lines would light up like a Christmas tree "hey the tornado sirens are going off but it's clear out" Oh the annoyance that was!

great video. thanks for sharing.

Guys, its been 11 years since i worked in Westchester. Going back those 11 years, i would still rather have the guys/gals at 60 control over ANY of the people i work with now in Minneapolis and i deal with a number of PSAPs. Remember, 11 years ago, dispatching was pretty basic then, EMD technology was in its infancy and well, the radios and communication in general weren't the best. However, these people here are so imcompetent and they have all the tools!! They hire anyone with out the slightest idea of what police, fire or EMS dispatching is and what it they are supposed to do. I listen to it all the time. Sometimes you cant even get an answer on the radio here. 60 may not be the best paying place, but it certainly is the place to learn how to do the job right and how to keep your people safe. Any chance some of them want to come here and help us out? Steve