Wendy Bales-Clark

, Female

Chesterfield County

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
N/A
Job Function
911 Operator/Dispatcher
Years in Fire/EMS:
21
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Chesterfield County, VA
Years With Department/Agency
21
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.chesterfieldcounty.gov
My Training:
EMT, EMD Dispatcher, Trainer, Lead Supervisor, Dispatch for Police, Fire, Rescue, Animal Control & Sheriffs Dept.
Relationship Status:
Divorced
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://wendybc911@comcast.net
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I originally applied to the 911 center, because I thought I would eventually apply to be a police officer, but by the time I was 21 yoa I realized I was loving being a dispatcher and making the same money not to be shot at or spit on, so I stayed.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Safety. Too much emphasis placed on policy vs common sense. Constantly changing policies leave personnel wondering if they have something right and/or second guessing themselves.

Comment Wall:

  • Kelly

    wazzup??! I see you made it. I'm still plunkering around the site-pretty neat stuff...I love looking at all the pics! should be interesting as this little place grows and grows...c ya at work tomorrow!

    Aug 29, 2007

  • Kelly

    oh yeah...and you can still do the cutesy blinkies and stuff on here too lol

    Aug 29, 2007

  • Wendy Bales-Clark

    Thanks for all the friend requests. I don't personally have any other photos to share, but look forward to spening more time getting to know you guys! : )

    Aug 31, 2007

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  • Bryan Kohrmann

    My hats off to all dispactchers. You take it from both sides. The public on the phone and the responders on the radio. A tuff job, but I'm glad someone else does it. Again my hats off!! Thanks

    Sep 1, 2007

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    Sep 1, 2007

  • Joe Totero

    Thanks for commenting on my blog. You are right. The people that have no connection to the Emergency Services can't understand how we feel. They do have their blinders on. They need to remember, they need to talk to us & see & feel our emotions.
    Anyway, I do remember hearing the hollowness in the voices of our dispatchers here. I could tell some were just barely holding it together. I have a lot of respect for you dispatchers. You may not be in the front lines, but you do provide a very important service. Don't let anyone tell you different. Stay safe & sane!

    Sep 11, 2007

  • Erin

    hey wendy!!
    thanks for the add!! nice to meet another dispatcher!! i just started!!
    erin

    Sep 11, 2007

  • Justin Payne

    how are you doing today?

    Jan 18, 2008