OMG an old ring down board in 1989? When I worked a ring down in 1983, at least it was a little more modern (Hooot-n-Holler circuits triggered by a Western Electric mini-key board). At least they had modern Motorola radios, probably single channel non-voted non-CTCSS VHF. BUT I could have sworn I heard CTCSS voted radio transmissions. (Voter/voted: multiple receivers selected [voted] by their receive strength).
Not ignorant. It was a long time ago! Without going into too much detail, a still alarm consists of 2 Engines 2 Trucks and a battalion chief.After dispatch, the operator would "still out" the companies - 555 followed by the company signatures. The first truck was not stilled out if they were from the same house as the first engine. When a company returned they would use the code 335 and their signature to indicate "in service, in quarters". you see this code used in ceremonies, using a bell, at Fire Department funerals. There were other codes used, for special duty and other things, but these were the most common.
Excellent video of old school fire dispatching! Thank you for sharing!
The ashtray!! 🤣 it was a different time
The good old days. Always enjoyed visiting
I can tell these men truly love their job, and have a love for the fire dept. One can't say that for many vocations.
The ashtrays and the guy going over his sports gambling #'s is the best.
Old style dispatching, but It Worked!!
Very interesting.. those was the days.. thank you..🙏
Good Old Days. Mid-1980s and early 1990s. Ashtrays and analog. Hey...where's Kurt Russell? 😊
This is awesome. Thank youm
I bet this dispatch method had less issues than today's!
I bet it doesn’t.
I've heard this method was faster and more dependable than the CAD system.
Because dispatchers where allowed to be dispatchers and make judgement calls.
OMG an old ring down board in 1989? When I worked a ring down in 1983, at least it was a little more modern (Hooot-n-Holler circuits triggered by a Western Electric mini-key board). At least they had modern Motorola radios, probably single channel non-voted non-CTCSS VHF. BUT I could have sworn I heard CTCSS voted radio transmissions. (Voter/voted: multiple receivers selected [voted] by their receive strength).
My man Timmmmmyyyyy
It’s amazing how they were able to do all that
😂😂😂😂😂
The good ol' days
Young Ray Little.......wow.
Tim B and Bill T Jim C , Paul B and Ray L . Great crew .Then Jack J , Lenny R and Mike B come on the scene !
Is any of this system still in place?
Paul Brennan up there doin’ it my guy
Which office was busier, Main or Englewood?
Englewood
Sorry for my ignorance, but what was he doing when pounding the the code key?
Not ignorant. It was a long time ago! Without going into too much detail, a still alarm consists of 2 Engines 2 Trucks and a battalion chief.After dispatch, the operator would "still out" the companies - 555 followed by the company signatures. The first truck was not stilled out if they were from the same house as the first engine. When a company returned they would use the code 335 and their signature to indicate "in service, in quarters". you see this code used in ceremonies, using a bell, at Fire Department funerals. There were other codes used, for special duty and other things, but these were the most common.
@@pub6061Ah okay thank you for explaining this! Seems like his wrist would get pretty tired on a busy night!
By tapping out on the key , he informs all Southside firehouse that those companies have been " stilled " out to a fire .
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