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Our daughter is a 911 dispatcher. This is a major issue today, please send petition to your Congressmen today
Here is the background. Please help
On behalf of the thousands of 9-1-1 professionals serving the public in every community in America, the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) is deeply disappointed that the federal government intends to continue classifying Public Safety Telecommunicators as "Office and Administrative Support” workers, rather than as the critical public safety professionals that they are.
On Friday, July 22, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a federal committee’s recommendations for revising the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC), under which Public Safety Telecommunicators are inappropriately designated as office workers. In doing so, the committee ignored material differences between the work of public safety and commercial "dispatchers,” including the unique training and demanding standards required of 9-1-1 professionals.
"The men and women of 9-1-1 do so much more than just answer the phone,” said Brian Fontes, CEO of NENA. "They guide callers through life-saving procedures, provide advice on how to handle dangerous situations, and provide critical backup to field responders, all while under great stress and pressure.”
"In short, 9-1-1 call takers are first responders. Unfortunately, the committee’s work relegates them to second-class status. It disregards the complex, life-saving nature of their work, and it could deprive 9-1-1 centers of access to federal homeland security grants needed for upgrades to Next-Generation 9-1-1 technology.”
Last edited by Ibginnie; 08-31-2016 at 10:37 AM..
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I thought that I posted this last night. I must have bee tired and didn't hit enter
Our daughter is a 911 dispatcher. This is a major issue today, please send petition to your Congressmen today
Here is the background. Please help
On behalf of the thousands of 9-1-1 professionals serving the public in every community in America, the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) is deeply disappointed that the federal government intends to continue classifying Public Safety Telecommunicators as "Office and Administrative Support” workers, rather than as the critical public safety professionals that they are.
On Friday, July 22, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a federal committee’s recommendations for revising the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC), under which Public Safety Telecommunicators are inappropriately designated as office workers. In doing so, the committee ignored material differences between the work of public safety and commercial "dispatchers,” including the unique training and demanding standards required of 9-1-1 professionals.
"The men and women of 9-1-1 do so much more than just answer the phone,” said Brian Fontes, CEO of NENA. "They guide callers through life-saving procedures, provide advice on how to handle dangerous situations, and provide critical backup to field responders, all while under great stress and pressure.”
"In short, 9-1-1 call takers are first responders. Unfortunately, the committee’s work relegates them to second-class status. It disregards the complex, life-saving nature of their work, and it could deprive 9-1-1 centers of access to federal homeland security grants needed for upgrades to Next-Generation 9-1-1 technology.”
" relegates them to second-class status." How?
If they believe they are doing a worthwhile job (and believe they are), isn't self satisfaction in doing so BETTER then what someone else thinks?
Do YOU worry about what others think of you? I don't.
Last edited by Ibginnie; 08-31-2016 at 10:38 AM..
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What a bunch of whiners.
Why does it matter how the fed's Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) classifies a city or county job?
The SOC doesn't affect my job satisfaction or pay.
The SOC classifications WILL NOT hold back funds to upgrade 911 centers.
"The 2010 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used by Federal statistical agencies to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting, calculating, or disseminating data."
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
Operate radio, telephone, or computer equipment at emergency response centers. Receive reports from the public of crimes, disturbances, fires, and medical or police emergencies. Relay information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel. May maintain contact with caller until responders arrive.
Illustrative examples: Police Radio Dispatcher, Emergency Operator, 911 Operator
43-5030 Dispatchers
This broad occupation includes the following two detailed occupations:
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
If they believe they are doing a worthwhile job (and believe they are), isn't self satisfaction in doing so BETTER then what someone else thinks?
Do YOU worry about what others think of you? I don't.
Do you want 911 calls going to the Philippines or wherever they outsource the jobs? Do you want someone on the other line who doesn't know the area or the individual police? Do you believe that outsourcing can save your life?
Do you want 911 calls going to the Philippines or wherever they outsource the jobs? Do you want someone on the other line who doesn't know the area or the individual police? Do you believe that outsourcing can save your life?
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