mowotlarx OP t1_jddckfz wrote on March 23, 2023 at 4:12 PM

I highly recommend everyone listen to the 911 call linked to this article. It's the most Staten Island no-nonsense conversation I've ever heard. These kids are unphased and the operator is annoyed bordering on amused.

Grass8989 t1_jddgzih wrote on March 23, 2023 at 4:40 PM

Yea, the dispatcher did a great job, as did the firefighters. All in all a great job and save by all.

mowotlarx OP t1_jddmiij wrote on March 23, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Absolutely! And the kids stayed pretty calm and seemed to have a little fun when they got the "yell for help."

TonyzTone t1_jdeso25 wrote on March 23, 2023 at 9:42 PM

That was blood curdling. But then I remembered they were told to scream and were just doing as recommended

madfrogurt t1_jde9nkx wrote on March 23, 2023 at 7:41 PM

I’m a little amazed he didn’t get frustrated and say “I know the fuckin’ area just answer the fuckin’ questions.”

TonyzTone t1_jdesqj4 wrote on March 23, 2023 at 9:42 PM

He kind of did. LOL

Good training and kept calm, but in the most NY way.

Tasty-Flan6767 t1_jdew46r wrote on March 23, 2023 at 10:05 PM

fing lol at this. total staten island attitude. im dying at this

Nerfgirl_RN t1_jdgqsax wrote on March 24, 2023 at 7:51 AM

It sounded like a second dispatcher came on at one point. I like the idea that they were like, get Mike he knows the sewers!