[Scan-DC] DC Overtuned Vehicle Dispatch

[Editor, ARLnow.com]

My personal favorite was the "shooting" call in Arlington a couple of
months back. A good 3/4ths of active units probably rushed to the scene.
Turns out it was a couple of kids messing around with BB guns.



On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 10:32 AM, George Haymond <ghaymond at gmail.com> wrote:

> Believe alot of it depends on the accuracy the initial caller provides to
> 911, and how in their panic may exaggerate the scene to bring about a
> 'better' response.  Last night I heard a call for accident w/injury on a
> street near Fair Oaks hospital. The responding engine stated it was a
> struck pedestrian, in the hospital ER parking lot.
>
> On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 10:25 AM, Clegg, Andrew W. <aclegg at nsf.gov> wrote:
>
> > Hey Kurt --
> >
> > No dig at you intended! I often hear the same kind of thing in Arlington
> > County. Honestly, it sometimes leaves me scratching my head as to how
> > the actual scenario could be confused with the phoned-in/dispatched
> > scenario. I exaggerated below, but I've sometimes heard calls that
> > approach this level of disparity.
> >
> > Andy
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Brooks, Kurt [mailto:knbrooks at wusa9.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 10:20 AM
> > To: Clegg, Andrew W.; 'scan-dc at mailman.qth.net'
> > Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] DC Overtuned Vehicle Dispatch
> >
> > I agree. That's why I try to emphasize initial dispatch vrs 1st unit
> > sizeup when reporting.
> >
> > I'm just a bit bored at the moment.
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Clegg, Andrew W. [mailto:aclegg at nsf.gov]
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 10:15 AM
> > To: Brooks, Kurt; scan-dc at mailman.qth.net <scan-dc at mailman.qth.net>
> > Subject: RE: [Scan-DC] DC Overtuned Vehicle Dispatch
> >
> > I'm often amused at the difference between the 911 call/dispatch report,
> > and what they actually find on scene:
> >
> > Dispatch: "Respond to an overturned truck that's burst into flames and
> > is leaking acid, with possibly four people entrapped and one ejected"
> >
> > On-scene report: "A GMC Pacer with a flat tire. Place all units in
> > service."
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > [mailto:scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brooks, Kurt
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 10:06 AM
> > To: 'scan-dc at mailman.qth.net'
> > Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] DC Overtuned Vehicle Dispatch
> >
> > One vehicle upright no entrapment holding w/ engine & bls
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Brooks, Kurt
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 09:58 AM
> > To: 'scan-dc at mailman.qth.net' <scan-dc at mailman.qth.net>
> > Subject: DC Overtuned Vehicle Dispatch
> >
> > I295 sb @ laboratory rd 1st call ops B3
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