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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

You think it's bad now?

You are punishing a watch manager because you feel his stats were unsatisfactory. This watch manager is respected and well liked by all. This watch manager brought the medical stats down. This watch manager was able to run his watch to the best of his ability. The bottom line is we are not adequately staffed. You cannot blame our lack of staff on one person. His supervisors do what they need to do. And so now the switch is set to take place on March 5th. And if you think stats are unsatisfactory now, just wait til March. While we have no control over what management does. We have no control over what manager they place on what watch, we still can voice our opinions. So in light of "the switch", here are a few points. 1) Yes, I put that slip in 6 months ago and yes I really do need that day off for whatever family function I have. 2) Please don't come up to me and tell me that you will owe me , you are the boss and all you owe me is a seat up in that place for 8 hours. 3) Please take deep breaths and know that our previous watch manager was able to do this without that "nervous nick" look. 4) Please understand that we work hard, we have families and believe it or not we look forward to our scheduled furlo, so please don't mess with us when it comes to that segment that we truly look forward to. And lastly to the management up above, you may think the moves you make are for the better, but summer is around the corner. Remember this equation, Summer chaos +continually getting denied td+being questioned like a 5 year old +denying a 5 day furlo extension =most likely not the outcome you are expecting. In fact, don't be surprised if your stats mysteriously get worse.

39 Comments:

  • At 18 February, 2009 08:28 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    While a lot of us do not gossip, we all like to hear it. I have no idea which Manager you are claiming is being dumped. My opinion is, there is one Manager who is not qualified and who should never have gotten her job. I don't know what changes you are refering to. Please explain which switches are to take place, and please tell us how you really feel.
    I for one can say that I would work for any one of our Watch Managers, and I truely mean WORK HARD and bust my butt except for one Watch Manager who should have been gone with RS when he was let go. If you are taking about HC going back to 1st watch, I don't see it as punishing a Watch Manager, I see it as rewarding midnights for putting up with KB for as long as they have.
    As for people worrying about furloughs and time due requests, get some time on the job before you start to consider yourself as someone special.
    That nervous tick you see is just you looking in the mirror. Understand that you an only answer one call at a time and can only dispatch one call at a time.

     
  • At 18 February, 2009 08:56 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    right on target blogmaster!
    you, person who posted before myself, you obviously have never worked under bd
    and it IS a punishment when that is not where one wants to be but he is being told to go there. One call answered and one call dispatched at a time, ha tell that to bd! And I as well would work hard for all of them, including KB, hey at least KB, you know where she stands, Bd is as wishy washy as they come! I don't want you to be my friend, be my boss and do what you have to do, without "owing" me. I can relate to that line, as many times I was told, "Ok, I just denied your time, sorry, I owe you one"

     
  • At 18 February, 2009 09:32 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    There would be less work if you screened some of these nonsense calls. (8 yr old grand baby won't do his homework or he's being disrepectful) Or switch some calls to call back. You know, the someone broke my car window last nite. Lots of these calls we go to are not police matters. So why not screen?

     
  • At 18 February, 2009 11:19 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    You guys are a bunch of Babies..Be happy you have a job ! Whether they put you on 1st Watch or 3rd Watch, just shut the F&*K up and take calls without taking your frustrations on the tax payers who call 911 for emergency services. You should hear yourselves on some of the tapes. You guys don't want to be at work. If your not happy, quit your job and get on the unemployement line and collect an unemployement check. There are hundreds of thousands of people that would be happy to work 1st or 3rd Watch for less money for dispatching or taking 911calls and probably do a better job than any of you bone heads. The fact is that, you guys don't like it when a boss holds you guys accountable for doing wrong. Get out and let someone else in that would do the job without complaining about everything and anything. Have a nice day, I have to get back to my console...................

     
  • At 18 February, 2009 20:10 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Don't be like the CPD and go into "de-policing". I'm sure it is stressful, but good benefits, decent wage, many others have lost or will be losing their jobs in the next 6 months. How about doing your job to the best of your ability and not worry about all the static, which many of you do anyway.

     
  • At 19 February, 2009 10:50 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    When will they allow me to make police reports on line? Like the graffiti or window broke on car or house with unknown offender(s)? In 016 this would be fine since there so short staffed up here. Hell, I've never seen a gang or tact team around here in years.

     
  • At 19 February, 2009 22:23 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    anyone see our leader ray o. on the news programs today? he is a goof. ray learnt anglish in the hood with dee's guys, dem guys and doe's guys onda corner. stay away from the microphone raymondo, or take some elocution lessons. you make rmd and j-fed sound good, and that is not easy to do.

     
  • At 20 February, 2009 12:40 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    this must be JA trying to undermind the Director. JA give it up !

     
  • At 20 February, 2009 13:09 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Crazy Amy is at it again

     
  • At 20 February, 2009 14:39 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    back to the original post--

    which watch manager is being moved to which watch?

     
  • At 20 February, 2009 17:22 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    BD and KB to 2nd and HC to 1st

     
  • At 20 February, 2009 20:17 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    20 February, 2009 13:09,

    Define "it".

     
  • At 20 February, 2009 21:20 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    IN response to 20Feb09 13:09
    Amy must have broken this person's heart because no matter what the subject she is mentioned by this commentator. Let it go, move on and get a life. She hasn't been on the OPS floor in years.

     
  • At 21 February, 2009 00:25 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Don't flatter yourself. Go get your refill.

     
  • At 21 February, 2009 08:26 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Amy was a drinking buddy with the third watch in 025, that's all.

     
  • At 21 February, 2009 11:37 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Ask the Watch Managers, because they will tell you that they ASKED to be switched. Has nothing to do with watch performance, just their preference!!!!!! How do I know, I asked HC himself. Instead of making Sh*t up, go ask somebody.

     
  • At 21 February, 2009 17:34 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    ...a drinking buddy with the third watch in 025, that's all.

    21 February, 2009 08:26,

    drinking buddy? bill x 025:3rd and monica.

     
  • At 21 February, 2009 18:08 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    No, let's talk about the comment that was said about the Executive Director. You guys very well know where it came from. It's not fair to the ED is being backstabbed by the person who has an office right next to him. At the press conference held here the other day, I heard Jimmy A was trying to get some solo time with the Mayor without the ED knowing. It's not fair and it's not right...

     
  • At 21 February, 2009 18:58 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    HC told me he wants to stay on days

     
  • At 21 February, 2009 23:01 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Yeah sorry to tell you, hc lied to you , so stuff isnt being made up, he is being moved by force, not choice.....get it right poster!

     
  • At 22 February, 2009 18:26 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Who cares if it's voluntary or mandatory, March 5th is change day for the WMs. The city screws with us all no matter what the job title is. Just do your job and live with it.

    And........the future has these changes coming: CT replacing MD. MD replacing CO. CO promo to WM as wiil RS & CM. Again.....live with the changes.

     
  • At 22 February, 2009 20:07 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    tell me more about JA, I'm interested in hearing more about the day of the press conference.

     
  • At 23 February, 2009 01:10 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    And........the future has these changes coming: CT replacing MD. MD replacing CO. CO promo to WM as wiil RS & CM. Again.....live with the changes.

    22 February, 2009 18:26

    wow. you must have your ear to orozco's ass, uh, i mean to the ground. when is this all suppose to happen? why wouldn't they make md or hc? not good, if it really is ct.

     
  • At 23 February, 2009 07:30 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    you need to apply to be made, and md didn't apply

     
  • At 23 February, 2009 10:08 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    23 February, 2009 07:30,

    orozco is dumber than we knew. hc is a better leader than ct, but what does a fucking fireman know about police communications to be making decisions for us. god help us. this place is really in the crapper. ja is going to stab him eventually, but it should be sooner rather than later, before tall ro causes more damage to our side of the floor.

     
  • At 23 February, 2009 12:37 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    What md are you referring to? Md that was in training and is now " Administrative Manager"? He is a Watch Manager already. If that is who you are referring to.

     
  • At 23 February, 2009 13:45 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    CO & RS are the only two being promoted

     
  • At 23 February, 2009 16:10 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    CT & HC applied for the position ..CT got it. I'm not part of the 'who's who' group here...MD's been off floor so long, forgot he already is WM....hahahaha. Oh well. As for when CO & RS move up, rumor has it some time soon , like when the new SPCOs finish rotation. But again,all this is rumor/hearsay from the ops floor. Now that SL is gone, wonder which white shirt wants into that department sitting side by side with EH!

     
  • At 23 February, 2009 19:16 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    CT & HC applied for the position ..CT got it.

    23 February, 2009 16:10

    Got it when? Nothing is over until it is over.

     
  • At 24 February, 2009 01:49 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    when is the next group of new hiring starting???

     
  • At 24 February, 2009 14:56 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    New post please

     
  • At 26 February, 2009 14:08 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    OT:

    I good friend of mine (not a first responder, but a big supporter) recently fell upon hard times.

    Now the medical bills are rolling in and he is trying to raise money to pay them.

    I know alot of people with discretionary income read here, so I hope someone can help him out. I posted the item for him, so I can verify that it's in mint condition and I will ship it.

    Very nice electronic gift for someone who enjoys gaming.

    So please go to Ebay and search for item #140303598610.

    Thanks in advance.

     
  • At 26 February, 2009 21:08 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Ray Oroszco is a first class guy, a great manager, and a great Firefighter. He can run OEMC or anything else he wishes. Quit your whiny bitching, answer your phones and radios, and quit your bitching. Pray to god he stays there a long time, he is the real deal.

     
  • At 26 February, 2009 22:23 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Ray Oroszco is a first class guy, a great manager, and a great Firefighter. He can run OEMC or anything else he wishes. Quit your whiny bitching, answer your phones and radios, and quit your bitching. Pray to god he stays there a long time, he is the real deal.

    26 February, 2009 21:08

    this must be ja sucking up. why suck up ja, you know you are just going to stab him eventually. but one funny thing, he is the same as you, a back stabbing jag. you do not know him like we do at cfd. there was not anyone at 35th state mourning his loss. good riddance to his bullshit act.

     
  • At 26 February, 2009 23:24 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    been out for awhile who's the new AA male supv and what insider does he have a connection with?

     
  • At 26 February, 2009 23:58 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    It's not JA sucking up, try the panting puppy dog he brought over here with him who follows him around everywhere and tells him everything she sees/hears and even more that she doesn't & makes up just to keep the pot stirred up. AW give it a rest already. I'm sure CFD was just as happy to see you go too.

     
  • At 27 February, 2009 11:09 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    26 February, 2009 23:58,

    you are very correct. she was so far up ray's ass, nobody saw her leave 35th state! ray was the trojan horse and oemc got invaded by that bitch! now she is a predator drone armed with missiles of gossip and lies while hovering over oemc. duck, cover and do the zig-zag run when she is in flight! if not, she'll get you!

     
  • At 01 March, 2009 15:05 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    She also seems to think she can park her car in the middle aisle every day right by the handicap spaces..WTF is up with that?

     
  • At 01 March, 2009 17:57 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    She's thinks she is really special. Funny thing is, she NEVER acted like she does now when she was here before with Trotter.

     

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