Brooklyn Dispatcher 102 George Munch Retiring

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"Dispatching at this best, however, the end of an era is soon coming. If you have some free time today, listen in to Brooklyn Fire and hear Dispatcher George Munch, #102 formerly 247. He is talking into the sunset as he counts down the days until his retirement. On October 10th he is working his last tour with the FDNY Communications after 36 years.

George was on New York Fire Patrol prior to joining the FDNY Communications & he served in Brooklyn during the 'war years'. He is one of the last true dispatchers, handling the city's Fires & emergencies with out the use of computers & GPS. He knows the city like the back of his hand & right behind that is the firehouse locations & every company's response patterns. His dispatching to this day reflects just that.

So give a listen, let him inspire you to take such pride in your job as he has done for me. It is the last few days you have to listen to such perfection and dedication.

http://www.nycfirewire.com/bk/ "

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Such a loss to the FDNY and Brooklyn Companies. Another Sr. dispatcher gone / going. I've listened to George for only the last 8/10 yrs but his knowledge of Brooklyn is second to none and his voice easy to follow. He was the 1st dispatcher i've ever heard over the air to warn Companies heading to intersections to watch out for a company hitting that intersection around the same time.

A privilege to have listened to you Disp 102. As he retires on the 10th (as we are on our Group Get-to-Gether) i'm sure we'll raise a glass to your service to the City of NY & the FDNY

 
Congratulations George, a Truly Well-Deserved Retirement to a Truly Stellar FDNY Career !

A Real Brooklyn / FDNY Legend.  8)

 
You guys got that right. He will go down in my book as one of the best.

I have been to the Brooklyn C.O. about three times in my life. On one of those times, I got to meet George, but it was a very long time ago. I told him that he was my favorite dispatcher and I mean that with no harm to all the other GREATS, like Warren and a dozen or so others. etc

  George could rattle off those Brooklyn Boxes one right after another, with no computers and on some of the busiest nights in the history of the FDNY. Job after job. Everybody on the road and he would call them without missing a beat. Sometimes the pace would go on for hours. My brother and I would listen to him and be amazed that anybody could function that well in such mass confusion.

  You're right "Irish". We will raise a glass together in honor of one of the BEST Fire Dispatchers in the history of the FDNY. "George Munch, Dispatcher 102"

  I'm sure he doesn't know me, but I sure know of him. And I will never forget him. He certainly left his mark with me.

  Good luck George on a very well deserved retirement.
 
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