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The Krinkins
DISPATCHERS
Nearly 11 years ago
when we came back
from living in Israel we
decided we wanted to
get involved in a
community organis-
ation. After looking at
where we could be of real benefit we decided on Hatzolah. We
have been dispatching since then. We have seen Hatzolah grow
into aworld-class organization and are proud to be a part of it.
Hatzolah encourages growth and improvement of itsmembers all
the time. We started seven months ago dispatching on Shabbos,
and Philip just completed the responders course.
The teamwork,
chavershaft
,
and the constant striving for
excellencemakeHatzolahwhat it is today.
The outcome of every call is important to us andwe have said a lot
of
tehillim
and prayers during some tense and serious calls.
May Hashem continue to allow Hatzolah and its members to
continue being the very best at what we dobest - saving lives.
David Ronthal
DISPATCHER
I have always had an interest in Medicine
and I was an Ops medic in the army, many
years ago. I was aware of what Hatzolah
was doing and wanted to be a part of this
amazing organisation.
I have been aDispatcher for 3 years
Hatzolah is unique in that the dispatchers are also volunteers.
Dispatchers are the initial contact point for the public when they
call Hatzolah. We need to be able to calm the caller down and
assess the situation.
The fact that all members of Hatzolah are Jewish brings a
different character to any other emergency service. The care and
compassion that the responders show tomembers of the public,
both Jews and non-Jews, is certainly unique. The strict Halachik
guidelines that are adhered to, also brings a special value to the
organisation.
There is not one particular call that stands out in my mind, just
knowing that you're helping someone in need, whether it's life
threatening or not, is very rewarding. When you hear the relief
and gratitude in someone's voice when you tell them help is on
theway andwill be at themshortly, it makes getting out of bed at
3
amon a coldwinters nightworthwhile.
Hatzolah is normally the first number people call when there is a
problem, even if it's not medically related, and this bears
testament to the high regard Hatzolah has in the community and
beyond. People phone Hatzolah knowing that they will be
getting a fast, professional and highly trained service, and
equipment that is the latest and best locally and everything
works as it should.
