bella_morte

It's the small things for me - a little old man thanking me for reporting his car recovered, or child crying after their parent starts to breathe again. Preserving a life is just as important as saving one.

One specific one - there was a little old lady whose son was trying to break into her house and harm her. I stayed on the phone with her for almost thirty minutes while the police secured and scene and arrested him. She was very sweet. We talked about her grandchildren, what she was making for dinner, and other things. I am glad I was able to offer comfort in her terror.

By being in a state of unconsciousness, he is giving what is called "implied consent", which means he can be treated to the necessary extent. As for the bills, well...pray they have insurance. Welcome to the American Healthcare system.

Great question, though - I haven't worked in a hospital, so I don't know anything past the pre-arrival care. Ask a nurse, they're the best.

We listen as long as the line is open to see if anything is alarming. We can ping your location (if the line is open long enough) almost completely accurately. It also depends on how many cell towers are around, and a few other factors. We incorporate all of that into the call. Most of our cities will send an officer out to that location for a hangup to check if everything is 10-4. I had one woman call me from a disconnected cell phone who was locked in the basement. It's the only time I've had someone call from a disconnected cell and have it be an actual emergency.

I have never gotten a prank call, but NO JOKE, almost 60% of our call volume are pocket dials.

Every time there is silence after yelling, I wait for a gunshot. No matter where I am.