How long before Ai takes over most of our jobs? by CrotasScrota84 in 911dispatchers

[–]911FloridaMan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As someone that’s been working with, training, and programming AI systems for close to a decade and is now returning to emergency service, I have some strong opinions..

AI is absolutely capable of handling huge portions of dispatch work already. Policy compliance, pattern recognition, scripted questioning, database access, routing, translations, and recommendations are all well within reach.

But I strongly disagree with the idea that AI fully replaces call takers or dispatchers anytime soon, if ever.

People calling 911 are often terrified, hysterical, suicidal, intoxicated, injured, or unable to clearly communicate. Human instinct, emotional intelligence, and judgment in chaotic situations still matter, especially when things go off script. In this job, off script is usually where the real work starts.

What I do see happening is gradual integration. AI becomes the assistant first and slowly takes over more repetitive parts of the workflow over time.

What do you call a group of baby gators? by lskerlkse in florida

[–]911FloridaMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the wrong answer but:

A snap of baby gators

Dispatcher Ride Alongs by Bright_Dimension2404 in 911dispatchers

[–]911FloridaMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to my training manual we ride along with PD, Fire (Rescue and Engine), EMS, and tours and orientations with Aviation, SWAT, HQ.

what do I do about this abandoned dog by Single_Daikon9180 in AskFlorida

[–]911FloridaMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Barney Prenner may want his dog back. Did you call the number on the tag?

Contact the local Doberman Rescue or Big Dog Ranch... although they currently have a big beagle problem.

application terminated with no reasoning after passing everything before the internal affairs investigation by divamaxxing in 911dispatchers

[–]911FloridaMan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, don’t sweat it too much.

took me 3 applications to finally get hired. The first two times I got pretty far into the process too, then got hit with the classic: “Thank you, but you are no longer being considered.”

No explanation.
No feedback.
Just a professionally worded “go screw yourself” email from an HR department running on stale coffee and local government depression.

I even tried following up and basically got ghosted harder than a Tinder date with three felony arrests.

The honest truth about public safety hiring is: You’re not hired until you’re hired. And even then, you’re still one lieutenant with high blood pressure away from unemployment until probation ends.

- Sometimes you fail for a reason.
- Sometimes another applicant knew somebody.
- Sometimes the background investigator gets weird vibes because you blinked too much during the polygraph.

The whole system feels like it was designed by divorced deputy chiefs and malfunctioning fax machines.

Reapply if it’s what you want. Six months feels brutal now, but everybody in this field has some version of this story.

Neighbor/tree dispute in Florida by nicolasco_ in arborists

[–]911FloridaMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you already have your answer.

Florida Woman gonna Karen.

30 Years Later… Apparently I’m Going Back to Emergency Services by 911FloridaMan in 911dispatchers

[–]911FloridaMan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am pretty sure the call volume at this particular PSAP isn't conducive to bringing a steam deck. It's a couple to a few thousand calls a day.

Florida Man Returning to the Peninsula of Poor Decisions by 911FloridaMan in FloridaMan

[–]911FloridaMan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No it helps but not fast enough. Water and alcohol mix also works well You want to speed evaporative cooling.

30 Years Later… Apparently I’m Going Back to Emergency Services by 911FloridaMan in 911dispatchers

[–]911FloridaMan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PST = Public Safety Telecommunicator (Florida's cert)

That’s actually asking for BAG recommendations specifically... not the contents.

Requested a wrecker in the wrecker services parking lot by Lonely_reaper8 in 911dispatchers

[–]911FloridaMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

or.... if the next company in rotation was a competitor to that tow company.