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Permalink Reply by Norm Tindell on December 20, 2013 at 4:53pm

Every department's policies and procedures are different. We don't issue pagers, but every new member gets a portable radio within a couple of weeks after acceptance into the membership, then gets added to the Active 911 system (automatic messaging for phones and tablets) shortly after that.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Kishton on December 20, 2013 at 4:59pm

Does your department also issue them to the new hires that don't have any training yet?

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Permalink Reply by Don Catenacci on December 20, 2013 at 7:11pm

Don't be in a hurry.  Get your training under your belt and when they decide you are ready they will give you a a pager.  Even if they give you a pager right away you are untrained and they may not allow you to respond or do much more than be a gopher.

Be patient and follow the rules and regulations and you will get along much better.

 

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Permalink Reply by Norm Tindell on December 21, 2013 at 12:05pm

Depends on the impression we get when we bring in a new member. We are volunteers, so our new members vary somewhat in their maturity and ability. We've been fortunate this year to have new members who are smart, healthy and able to do a lot. They got radios right away and, like Don says had to be gophers or observers much of the time for the first few months. Some of them are already certified after less than a year.

I know I'm beating around the bush, but your situation is different. Only your department's officers can make the decision.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Kishton on December 21, 2013 at 1:00pm

Ok thank you all for your input. I was figuring that but just thought I'd ask. I'm really excited to start my schooling and getting all the knowledge I can get

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