Guest guest Posted October 17, 2001 Report Share Posted October 17, 2001 Haven't heard a thing.... - PCOII Office of Emergency Communications Chicago, Illinois Proud to be an American These comments are my own, not that anyone else would care to listen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2001 Report Share Posted November 1, 2001 In a message dated 11/1/2001 11:03:44 PM Atlantic Standard Time, OPDGIRL@... writes: > Subj:911:: olympics > Date:11/1/2001 11:03:44 PM Atlantic Standard Time > From: OPDGIRL@... > Reply-to: 911console > To: 911console > > > > > Has anyone heard anything yet???????? > > No not yet, except that they asked for the same information again. Proud to be an American & a Dispatcher too ¸..· ´¨¨)) -:¦:- These are my opinions, not my Agency's .... ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) I am sure they have their own opnions !!! ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- Cottone, PST CPD -:¦:- ¸..· ´¨¨)) -:¦:- http://metrojersey.com/911nj.htm ¸.·´ ..·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2001 Report Share Posted November 1, 2001 We had one of the operators in our Communications receive her conformation, she is going for 4 weeks. L. , Emergency Communications Seminole County, Florida or shughes@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2001 Report Share Posted November 7, 2001 I was told they have not made the final decisions yet, they are waiting for decisions from the executive command regarding dispatchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 That is insane. How could they not realize that you were applying for a dispatcher position? I'm sorry to hear that you are not going...unless you send them a little reminder that you applied for DISPATCHER and not POLICE OFFICER position and get them to change their mind. The more of " us " from the list there the merrier...!!! - PCOII Office of Emergency Communications Chicago, Illinois Proud to be an American These comments are my own, not that anyone else would care to listen > > Well, yesterday, I received a response from Utah that read, " Recently, > UOPSC > made the decision to use officers who can be utilized in a sworn status. > Utah state statutes do not allow retired officers to be utilized in this > capacity, therefore you cannot be selected as part of the law enforcement > volunteer team. " Duh. > > Somehow the concept of site security through thorough background > investigation, seems to fly out of the window, when the people reading the > resumes cannot even figure out what position the volunteers are applying > for. I'm sorry for the length of the response, but even though I still > hate > snow, their pathetic response pissed me off. > For those who do go, however I wish a super and safe event and may the blue > bird of snow dump all over you. > Rich > 1010 WC > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 **************major snipping in progress*************** > > Hello from one of the last Olympic's dispatchers!!! > Anyway to anyone who is going to your winter Olympics, it will be truly an unforgettable experience, a life time experience that should not be passed up. Jeff **************major snipping in progress*************** I can't say thank you enough for your post...!!! I am so excited about going...I just wish I knew for sure that I was. The wait is killing me. - PCOII Office of Emergency Communications Chicago, Illinois Proud to be an American These comments are my own, not that anyone else would care to listen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 Hello from one of the last Olympic's dispatchers!!! Yes I chose to volunteer at Sydney 2000 summer Olympics for my employers, New South Wales Police Service. Let me define the term volunteer. We were paid our normal salaries for the period, but to serve at the event, you were requested to volunteer. It was without a doubt an event that one will remember for a lifetime and as they were short in numbers from Sydney itself, volunteers from country areas were sought and only from our home state of New South Wales. Depending on where you were placed, governed your work load. We had dispatchers at all sites, assisting police in the security of the games. Unlike the U.S., each emergency service have their own dispatchers, so other agencies were involved as well, including Armed Forces. I myself, worked in the main security section for Homebush Bay, right next to the main operating control room for the Homebush Olympic site and had a birds eye view, via a bank of T.V.'s of how the games were controlled from a security standpoint but also all other agencies and functions were in the same complex. And yet you could step outside and be right in the middle of everything. We had unlimited security passes to all areas but unfortunately that didn't get you into any of the arenas unless your duty specifically entailed entry there. However there were opportunities to gain access. The pro's and con's, the pros, being at the centre of the world for 14 days, working in a totally different environment with many others from all sorts of emergency services and Armed Forces. Free travel around Sydney for 14 days. Rubbing shoulders with all sorts of VIP's including a face to face and chat with . Holding the torch that was used to light the Olympic cauldron. Seeing the absolute marvel of moving 100'000's of thousands of people around with hardly any dramas at all. Being able to celebrate with the Australian Women's Hockey Team after their Gold Medal, ( I do have a long contact with Hockey in administration) the memories are enormous. The cons, having a huge amount of private security guards using Police portables and on our channels with no idea what so ever about any sort of radio procedure. ( yes they had to use a large amount of guards to supplement the Police numbers) any fellow dispatchers who may be on this list, will fondly remember " water radio, water, I need water " hehehhe Not really being recognised by the Department for making the effort to come in from the country to assist when they were short of numbers. The food they supplied was terrible. Anyway to anyone who is going to your winter Olympics, it will be truly an unforgettable experience, a life time experience that should not be passed up. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2001 Report Share Posted November 26, 2001 In a message dated 11/26/2001 10:36:05 PM Pacific Standard Time, OPDGIRL@... writes: > Finally, the letter arrived today!!!! I leave Feb 4th for 3 weeks. Can't > YAY!! Me too!! See you there!!! Randall/SJ Fire/ETC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2001 Report Share Posted November 26, 2001 In a message dated 11/27/01 1:36:39 AM Eastern Standard Time, OPDGIRL@... writes: > Finally, the letter arrived today!!!! I leave Feb 4th for 3 weeks. Can't > wait to meet the rest that are going..... > Congratulations Dora.. And I knew thatYOU would problably be there, Randall. What an issue of the magazine you are going to have after that experience! (0631-est) Toni Wyman, (CTO and Tactical Dispatcher) Gwinnett County Police, GA (just N of HotLanta) Lawrenceville, GA (These are only my opinions, not my agency's, after all they are the government and they have opinions of their own) For liability reasons my posts and opinions are to be reprinted with my permission only. Email to: E911GAL136@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2001 Report Share Posted November 27, 2001 I too will see you there, I a leaving Jan. 25th. I can not wait to meet all that are going. Kim Glisson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2001 Report Share Posted November 27, 2001 Me, too. I can't wait! Boone Co, KY 911:: Olympics > Finally, the letter arrived today!!!! I leave Feb 4th for 3 weeks. Can't > wait to meet the rest that are going..... > > Dora Stremble > Orlando Police Communications > Orlando, FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2001 Report Share Posted November 28, 2001 Mine still isn't here....our mail is ALWAYS a day or two behind everyone else!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2001 Report Share Posted November 28, 2001 In a message dated 11/27/2001 9:17:20 AM Atlantic Standard Time, cklaene1@... writes: > From: cklaene1@... (Klaene) > Reply-to: 911console > To: 911console > > > > > Me, too. > I can't wait! > > > Boone Co, KY > > See ya all there Proud to be an American & a Dispatcher too ¸..· ´¨¨)) -:¦:- These are my opinions, not my Agency's ... ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) I am sure they have their own opinions !!! ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- Cottone, PST CPD -:¦:- ¸..· ´¨¨)) -:¦:- http://metrojersey.com/911nj.htm ¸.·´ ..·´¨¨)) NJCOA-subscribe ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- For the purpose of Encouraging, Promoting higher Professional Standards and Education ; as well as Development of a spirit of fellowship and unity among those employed in Emergency Response. We meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:oopm in NJ starting 2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2001 Report Share Posted November 28, 2001 The letter that I received stated 50 persons. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2001 Report Share Posted November 28, 2001 The letter I received said approximately 50 volunteer dispatchers were chosen. Dora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2001 Report Share Posted December 6, 2001 I am the only one from the sunny south going? I am running around trying to find warm clothes LOL... Have you ever tried shopping for thermal undies in Florida when it is 82 degrees out? They all think I am NUTS!!!!!!! Thank goodness I am going to visit my sister in Gettysburg for Christmas, I can shop there. Dora Stremble Orlando Police Communications Orlando, FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2001 Report Share Posted December 6, 2001 Dora...and the rest of you in the warmer regions who may be going to SLC, Try these web sites for the warm clothing that you'll need in Utah. www.llbean.com www.landsend.com www.vermontcountrystore.com The first 2 you'll find plenty of choices for sweaters, turtlenecks, wool socks, warm boots, etc. I highly recommend the silk long underwear that they sell at the Vermont Country Store. They're very warm but not bulky so you can wear them under just about anything. I think they even make liners to wear under socks out of the same silk. Good luck!! Coleen :`) (in chilly Connecticut) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2001 Report Share Posted December 6, 2001 In a message dated 12/6/2001 6:23:05 PM Pacific Standard Time, jen@... writes: > Having just driven through Salt Lake City myself about a month and a half > ago, all I can do is just sit back, chuckle to myself, and wish you all > " goooooooood luck " at getting around. I drove through that city at > NON-rush > hour times on interstate 80, and what a nightmare! They're supposed to be > reconstructing it so it's better for the Olympics, and it seems to be near > completion, but I just can't imagine all that traffic allowing any movement > during the Olympics. I went through there on weekdays, at " off " hours, > remembering how bad it was when I first went through there, and it's still > just as bad. Now remember, I'm used to California traffic, and I'm > considering SLC to be bad................. I drove to SLC from California in August for the APCO show and I didn't have any problems getting around town. Now, I couldn't find an address to save my LIFE (all these East 389 South and whatnot) but I didn't find the traffic all that bad. I'll be driving in from CA, too, for the Olymp's. Braving the snow, etc etc... randall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2001 Report Share Posted December 6, 2001 In a message dated 12/6/2001 7:06:26 PM Pacific Standard Time, Ace399@... writes: > Dora...and the rest of you in the warmer regions who may be going to SLC, > > Try these web sites for the warm clothing that you'll need in Utah. > > www.llbean.com > www.landsend.com > www.vermontcountrystore.com don't forget www.arcticparkasRus.brr and belowzeroclothing.cold and bonfireinyourbackback.zot rdl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2001 Report Share Posted December 6, 2001 At 08:57 12/6/01, you wrote: >Well, I am still in shock as I just got my acceptance letter. I'm trying to >sort out a bunch of details but unless something really big gets in the way, >I am going. I am planning to drive so I will have a car (well, truck) so if >anyone wants to discuss sharing a ride, I am willing to consider it. >Guessing that, depending on where that person is, they could either come to >southern Ohio to meet or I could possibly pick them up on the way. > >Replies, privately please, to randym@.... About the same thing here Randy. Still trying to decide: drive, but what to do with my car for a month when I get there...fly, prices down (abt $420 round trip from MLW Moline, IL) or AmTrak ($255 round trip from Mt. Pleasant IA but I can't get the train home till 2-27....what to do for 2 days? Werling, Anamosa, IA N0XZY AOL IM Ridgeroader http://www.jonescountytourism.com http://www.ia.net/~anachamb/pumpkin.html http://www.earthsat.com/iowa/winter.html (roads) http://www.thehungersite.com (feed someone today) http://www.dot.state.ia.us/roadcons.htm mailto:scott@... After seven years of marriage, I'm sure of two things -- first, never wallpaper together, and second, you'll need two bathrooms.. both for her. -- Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2001 Report Share Posted December 6, 2001 Having just driven through Salt Lake City myself about a month and a half ago, all I can do is just sit back, chuckle to myself, and wish you all " goooooooood luck " at getting around. I drove through that city at NON-rush hour times on interstate 80, and what a nightmare! They're supposed to be reconstructing it so it's better for the Olympics, and it seems to be near completion, but I just can't imagine all that traffic allowing any movement during the Olympics. I went through there on weekdays, at " off " hours, remembering how bad it was when I first went through there, and it's still just as bad. Now remember, I'm used to California traffic, and I'm considering SLC to be bad................. Good Luck! Jenni ICQ: 10336819 www.Jen911.com Re: 911:: Olympics At 08:57 12/6/01, you wrote: >Well, I am still in shock as I just got my acceptance letter. I'm trying to >sort out a bunch of details but unless something really big gets in the way, >I am going. I am planning to drive so I will have a car (well, truck) so if >anyone wants to discuss sharing a ride, I am willing to consider it. >Guessing that, depending on where that person is, they could either come to >southern Ohio to meet or I could possibly pick them up on the way. > >Replies, privately please, to randym@.... About the same thing here Randy. Still trying to decide: drive, but what to do with my car for a month when I get there...fly, prices down (abt $420 round trip from MLW Moline, IL) or AmTrak ($255 round trip from Mt. Pleasant IA but I can't get the train home till 2-27....what to do for 2 days? Werling, Anamosa, IA N0XZY AOL IM Ridgeroader http://www.jonescountytourism.com http://www.ia.net/~anachamb/pumpkin.html http://www.earthsat.com/iowa/winter.html (roads) http://www.thehungersite.com (feed someone today) http://www.dot.state.ia.us/roadcons.htm mailto:scott@... After seven years of marriage, I'm sure of two things -- first, never wallpaper together, and second, you'll need two bathrooms.. both for her. -- Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2001 Report Share Posted December 6, 2001 At 20:22 12/6/01, you wrote: >Having just driven through Salt Lake City myself about a month and a half >ago, all I can do is just sit back, chuckle to myself, and wish you all > " goooooooood luck " at getting around. I drove through that city at NON-rush >Good Luck! >Jenni Oh aren't you just full of....uh...er...um good noooze yeah that's the ticket.... Hey Jen, Dan Knight of West Branch PD is going too. Iowa State Patrol Communications Cedar Rapids Werling, Anamosa, IA N0XZY AOL IM Ridgeroader http://www.jonescountytourism.com http://www.ia.net/~anachamb/pumpkin.html http://www.earthsat.com/Iowa/Winter.html (roads) http://www.thehungersite.com (feed someone today) http://www.dot.state.ia.us/roadcons.htm mailto:scott@... Psychotics build castles in the air, neurotics live in them, psychologists collect the rent, and dispatchers answer their stupid phone calls to 9-1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2001 Report Share Posted December 7, 2001 Umm, uhh... oh my... sneak some valium in his coffee before he goes, wouldya?? His adrenaline gets going too fast! LOL (and yes, you can tell him I said that!) Jenni ICQ: 10336819 www.Jen911.com Re: 911:: Olympics At 20:22 12/6/01, you wrote: >Having just driven through Salt Lake City myself about a month and a half >ago, all I can do is just sit back, chuckle to myself, and wish you all > " goooooooood luck " at getting around. I drove through that city at NON-rush >Good Luck! >Jenni Oh aren't you just full of....uh...er...um good noooze yeah that's the ticket.... Hey Jen, Dan Knight of West Branch PD is going too. Iowa State Patrol Communications Cedar Rapids Werling, Anamosa, IA N0XZY AOL IM Ridgeroader http://www.jonescountytourism.com http://www.ia.net/~anachamb/pumpkin.html http://www.earthsat.com/Iowa/Winter.html (roads) http://www.thehungersite.com (feed someone today) http://www.dot.state.ia.us/roadcons.htm mailto:scott@... Psychotics build castles in the air, neurotics live in them, psychologists collect the rent, and dispatchers answer their stupid phone calls to 9-1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2001 Report Share Posted December 7, 2001 Randy, If i remember right you are coming from Ohio. I'll tell you a great way to get there. I-70 to I-74 in Indianapolis then I-74 to I-80 in Moline then that'll take you straight across. I've driven it 4 times when we lived in CA. I now live in IL so if you decide to take that way you could stop by and see me in Rantoul, just off I-74, north of Champaign. I'd be glad to show you our dispatch! Just let me know. Terri Rantoul IL PD _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2001 Report Share Posted December 8, 2001 Mine says the evening of the 4th or the morning of the 5th. Since I am flying from Orlando I plan on flying in on the 4th. Dora Orlando PD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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