I have been with my center about a year, it will be a year in June. In that time I have only worked as a call taker. Our center like so many is short staffed, we get some hired but then lose just as many. With all of that and changes training has been a slower process, what was to be 1 year to be fully trained has been more which I don’t mind it has been a learning experience for sure.
But with all of that this will be my first time now on a RADIO. My center breaks down each position, I will be starting with Fire. Any advice, tips or encouraging words would be greatly appreciated. This is my first time as a dispatcher for any line of work. I had years of different call taking experience so that was I think easier for me no walk in the park by any means but seem to catch on quick. I’m worried this will be a challenging hurdle for sure. Also concerned about listening or hearing what needs to be heard.