While there is no “start date” listed for this change, I am suggesting that it start tomorrow (7/14) with Dayshift being that I didn’t get it out until after Swing shift started today. It would not make sense for Graves to start it tonight without Swing shift having an opportunity to discuss it first. This was the same suggestion that I gave the dispatch staff.
This change should not be new news to anyone as we have been discussing it for some time. Being that our current call sign procedure is a long standing tradition, it will undoubtedly have a huge impact on all. I ask that you be patient with it, support it amongst staff, and realize the importance on the long term aspects of this transition. This is not a “county” thing,
it is just the way that their CAD system requires a call sign to be entered. All of the preparation we can do before actually transitioning this Sunday night (more to follow) will ensure a smoother operation between all involved parties.
I am sure there are questions, probably many of which I may not have thought about. If something comes up please email or call me before it becomes a rumor or a problem.