EMD Class

Today was my first day of a three-day class in Emergency Medical Dispatching. I've only ever dispatched dumb deputies, so dispatching not-so-dumb fireguys and paramedics is going to be a real treat. Actually, the challenge is going to be in giving out pre-arrival instructions to the hysterical callers. The class has been pretty interesting, so hopefully I'll be able to retain a lot of useful info. If I pass, I get a nifty certificate.

I also took a typing test today. I type 57wpm. Not too shabby. The test was part of the application process for the Hazel Park PD. Yes, I just got the other job, but the PD job pays more and is only about 6 miles from my house as opposed to the county job which is 34 miles away. Right now it takes my about 50 minutes to drive to work one way. Once the snow starts falling it's going to take me about 3 days to get to work. I haven't interviewed with Hazel Park yet, but if I like what they have to offer and they offer me the job, I'll probably take it.