Within the Trenches

Ep 536 features Katherine, 911 professional with Ada County Sheriff's Office out of Idaho.

Episode topics –

  • Katherine's 911 story
  • Exploring the repercussions of tragic calls, including a particularly disturbing case involving a missing child
  • The challenges and importance of adequate mental health support and coping strategies for 911 dispatch professionals
  • Insights into the rigorous training process for dispatchers and the continuous learning curve in high-stress situations
  • How personal experiences and the nature of the job influence parenting and daily life perspectives
  • A discussion on the professional and personal victories that come with being on the front lines of emergency response

As always, if you have any comments or questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep 535 features Ashley, 911 Professional with Rockland PD & Fire, and Greg, 911 Professional with CAL Fire, both out of California. 

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Episode topics –

  • Ashley's 911 story

  • Greg's 911 story

  • Trusting your instincts

  • Connecting communities

  • How TikTok brought us together

As always, if you have any comments or questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep535.mp3
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Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 534 features Deb, a Psychiatric Clinician, 911 dispatcher, and EMT.

Episode topics –

  • Deb recounts her journey in dispatch, including her ability to thrive with ADHD and the contrast in training environments across different agencies.

  • The episode delves into the common misconceptions about dispatch work, the diverse nature of calls handled, and the importance of transparency and accountability in public safety.

  • Learn about the emotional and family impacts of shift work in dispatch, Deb's transition to becoming a clinician, and how her dispatch experience enhances her therapy practice.

  • Ricardo and Deb discuss the significance of recognizing individual strengths in a dispatch setting and the challenges of communication and morale within public safety centers.

  • The conversation also covers the serious topic of addressing suicidal thoughts within the profession and the value of seeking appropriate therapeutic support.

As always, if you have any comments or questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep534.mp3
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Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 533 features Ashley, your friendly neighborhood dispatcher from Elkhart City in Indiana.

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Episode topics –

  • Discover what lies beyond the emergency communications center - dispatchers' diverse responsibilities and the importance of self-care routines.

  • Learn how dispatchers like Ashley cope with the immense stress and emotional toll of the job, and why seeking help is a sign of strength.

  • Explore the misconceptions the public has about dispatchers compared to their often dramatized Hollywood counterparts.

  • Gain valuable insights as Ashley shares her personal journey and pivotal moments from her 10 years in emergency dispatch.

  • Hear about the impact of technology on emergency response operations and the significance of including dispatchers in tech-related decisions.

As always, if you have any comments or questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep533.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:48am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 532 features Kelley Cunningham, the Eaton County Central Dispatch Director, as she shares insights on workplace culture, public safety, and the importance of dispatchers in emergency response.

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Episode topics –

  • Her journey into public safety and the unexpected path that led her to dispatching.

  • The importance of workplace culture and strategies to cultivate a positive environment.

  • How the dispatch center prepares and trains to handle emergencies and prioritize mental wellness.

  • The significance of public education and humanizing the voice within the 911 dispatch center.

  • Reflecting on her career and the gratitude she holds for the experiences that have shaped her leadership.

As always, if you have any comments or questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep532.mp3
Category:Government -- posted at: 9:05am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 531 features Rich, Dispatch Supervisor with Eaton County Central Dispatch, MI.

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Episode topics –

  • Rich's 9-1-1 story

  • Dynamic transformation of emergency dispatch technology

  • Integrating military police background into dispatch

  • Intense mental health challenges that dispatchers face

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments or questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep531.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:03am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 530 features Libby, Dispatch Supervisor with Eaton County Central Dispatch, MI.

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Episode topics –

  • Libby's 9-1-1 story

  • The Challenges and Memories of a Dispatcher in a Public Safety Family

  • The Hardest Decision Ever

  • Working with Your Parents

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep530.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:55am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 529 features Sondra Wesley, ECC Education Manager with Prepared.

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Episode topics –

  • Sondra's 9-1-1 story

  • Unforgettable rescues

  • Life lessons for dispatchers

  • Revolutionizing dispatch centers

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep529Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:36pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 528 features Reese, 9-1-1 Communications Officer, Defiance County Sheriff's Office, OH.

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Episode topics –

  • Reese's 9-1-1 story

  • The importance of knowing your location

  • Heartbreaking 9-1-1 calls

  • Calls that are meant for us

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep528.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:45am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 527 features Hannah, CTO w/Jacksonville Sheriff's Officer, FL.

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Episode topics –

  • Hannah's 9-1-1 story

  • Heartbreaking police chase tragedy

  • Life-saving moments

  • Emotional turmoil and Covid

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep527.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:55am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 526 features Rhianna, Training Supervisor, and Peer Support Lead with Salt Lake Valley Communications Center.

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Episode topics –

  • Rhianna's 9-1-1 story

  • Overcoming insecurities in training

  • Life-changing career shift

  • Passionate journey of teaching

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep526.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:34am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 525 features Open Mic stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2023 Arkansas APCO/NENA Conference.

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Episode topics –

  • Open Mic stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep525.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:24pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 524 features #IAM911 stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2023 Arkansas APCO/NENA Conference. WARNING - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS AUDIO THAT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES. IF YOU HAVE PTSD OR SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, THIS MAY BE A TRIGGER. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

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Episode topics –

  • #IAM911 stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep524.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:50am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 523 features a special Christmas Open Mic LIVE episode with Ricardo and Dawn Shumway.

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Episode topics –

  • 50 Shades of Chicken

  • Christmas in Dispatch

  • Creepy Christmas break-in

  • 12 Days of Christmas: Dispatch Edition

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep523.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:45am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 522 features a book reading of Imagine Listening - Your worst day is our everyday by its Author, Ricardo Martinez II.

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Episode topics –

  • Burnout/struggle in dispatch

  • Birth of the #IAM911 Movement

  • Imagine Listening Book reading

  • Behind the scenes and more

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep522.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:06pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 521 features Desiree, CTO, and Telecommunicator III out of Bentonville PD, Arkansas.

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Episode topics –

  • Desiree's 9-1-1 story
  • Life changing moments
  • First day of training
  • Life Lessons
  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep521.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:06pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 520 features Jeremie Meyer, RPL, Public Safety Communications Leader.

Episode topics –

  • Jeremie's 9-1-1 story

  • Life lessons from a public safety career

  • ADHD and Work

  • The importance of recognition

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep520.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:48am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 519 features Open Mic stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2023 Oklahoma Public Safety Conference.

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Episode topics –

  • Open Mic stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep519.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:40pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 518 features #IAM911 stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2023 Oklahoma Public Safety Conference. WARNING - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS AUDIO THAT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES. IF YOU SUFFER FROM PTSD OR HAVE SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, THIS MAY BE A TRIGGER. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

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Episode topics –

  • #IAM911 stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep518.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:33am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 517 features spooky and creepy stories that were submitted for the Halloween episode of Open Mic Live.

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Episode topics –

  • Spooky public safety stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep517.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:02pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 516 features Open Mic stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2023 Indiana 911 Professionals Conference.

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Episode topics –

  • Open Mic stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep516.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:01am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 515 features #IAM911 stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2023 Indiana 911 Professionals Conference. WARNING - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS AUDIO THAT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES. IF YOU SUFFER FROM PTSD OR HAVE SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, THIS MAY BE A TRIGGER. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

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Episode topics –

  • #IAM911 stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep515.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:31pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 514 features Josephine Rios, Communications Operator 3 out of an agency in South Florida, and Founder of Latinas of 911.

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Episode topics –

  • Josephine's 9-1-1 story

  • Overwhelming beginnings

  • A rollercoaster of change

  • "It's intimidating to go in there"

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep514.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:03pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 513 features Open Mic stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 9-1-1 Leadership Training retreat at the Mayan Ranch, hosted by the 360 Degree Dispatcher.

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Episode topics –

  • Open Mic stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep513.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:35am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 512 features #IAM911 stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 9-1-1 Leadership Training retreat at the Mayan Ranch, hosted by the 360 Degree Dispatcher. WARNING - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS AUDIO THAT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES. IF YOU SUFFER FROM PTSD OR HAVE SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, THIS MAY BE A TRIGGER. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

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Episode topics –

  • #IAM911 stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep512.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:03am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 511 features Open Mic stories from the 2023 Ohio Mini Conference Imagine Listening session.

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Episode topics –

  • Open Mic stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep511.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:05pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 510 features #IAM911 stories from the 2023 Ohio Mini Conference Imagine Listening session. WARNING - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS AUDIO THAT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES. IF YOU SUFFER FROM PTSD OR HAVE SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, THIS MAY BE A TRIGGER. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

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Episode topics –
  • #IAM911 stories
As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.
Direct download: wttep510.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:08am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 509 features Jennifer, Master Telecommunicator with Polk County Sheriff's Office, FL.

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Episode topics –

  • Jennifer's 9-1-1 story
  • The importance of mental health in 9-1-1
  • The power of friendships
  • Life-saving connection
  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep509.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:20am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 508 is a special Open Mic Live broadcast episode where we celebrate national #IAM911 day; the 7th anniversary of the birth of the #IAM911 Movement.

Episode topics –

  • How the #IAM911 Movement started

  • A Stranger Things trigger

  • Imagine Listening

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep508.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:09pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 507 features Megan, Senior Telecommunicator, Havelock PD out of North Carolina.

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Episode topics –

  • Megan's 9-1-1 story

  • Surviving Hurricane Florence

  • The Power of Talking

  • Letting Go: An Alligator Lasso

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep507.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:36pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 506 features Nicole Ford. This episode is a reissue of episode 305 and was recorded live from the 2020 NENA SBP Conference in Austin, Texas.

WARNING - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS AUDIO THAT MAY BE A TRIGGER. LISTEN AT YOUR OWN RISK.

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Episode topics –

  • Nicole’s 9-1-1 story

  • The Boston Marathon Bombing

  • The call that broke Nicole

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep506.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:12pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 505 features Dr. Angela Johnson, 911 dispatch supervisor and Licensed Professional Counselor.

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Episode topics –

  • Angela's public safety recap

  • The love and struggles of dispatchers

  • The damaging side of vivid imagery

  • The emotional toll of traumatic calls

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep505.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:53am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 504 features Sarah, a Police Officer near Atlanta, Georgia.

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Episode topics –

  • Sarah's public safety story

  • The bond of first responders

  • I did everything I could but it wasn't enough

  • One officer's crash story

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep504.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:01pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 503 features Debby, 911 dispatcher with Ada County Sheriff's Department out of Idaho.

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Episode topics –

  • Debby's 9-1-1 story
  • The power of camaraderie
  • Heart-stopping emergency calls
  • Tragedy and empathy
  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep503.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:49am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 502 features Sheriff Grady Judd of the Polk County Sheriff's Office in Florida.

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Episode topics –

  • Sheriff Grady Judd's public safety story

  • Polk County Sheriff starts at 18 years old

  • The Power of 911 Professionals

  • The Importance of Supporting First Responders

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep502.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:20am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 501 features Hannah, Dispatcher on Demand and Policy Writer with Moetivations.

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Episode topics –

  • Hannah's public safety story

  • The Moment I knew

  • The Challenges of Working During Protests

  • Being Young and Respected

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep501.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:45am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. This is a milestone episode 500 and was recorded with a live audience at the Mayan Ranch during the leadership summit put on by the 360 Dispatcher and at the 2023 National NENA conference.

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Episode topics –

  • Open Mic stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep500.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:27pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. This is a special bonus Imagine Listening episode that was recorded with a LIVE audience at the 2023 National NENA conference.

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Episode topics –

  • #IAM911 stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttepILNENABonus.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:59am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 499 features a live Open Mic session. In this episode we share tips on dealing with hard calls and end with some funny 9-1-1 stories in the news.

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Episode topics –

  • Coming in at a zero

  • How to deal with the loss of a child over a 9-1-1 call

  • Effing South Carolina

  • It’s cheeky

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep499.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:23am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 498 features Stephanie, a Sergeant with Henderson County Sheriff's Office, NC.

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Episode topics –

  • Stephanie's public safety story

  • The Unpredictability of Dispatch Work

  • Closure: Meeting a caller after helping them escape their burning home

  • DISCOVER: Starting Out

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep498.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:27am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 497 features Bridget, Attorney, former deputy sheriff, and Founder of Lady Law Shield.

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Episode topics –

  • Bridget's public safety story

  • Life changes and personal growth

  • First Day on the Job as a Police Officer

  • Standing up for yourself in public safety career

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep497.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:34am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 496 features Kate, Paramedic, artist, and upcoming author and mom extraordinaire, out of New Jersey.

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Learn more about Kate and her Modern Day Rosies project here.

Episode topics –

  • Kate's 9-1-1 story

  • EMTs: The Constant Go-ing

  • Attracting High-Intensity Medical Situations

  • Art Therapy to Cope with Stress

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep496.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:25pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 495 features Carrie, Emergency Communications Specialist 1/CTO/Q, with Johnson County Emergency Communications, KS.

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Episode topics –

  • Carrie's 9-1-1 story
  • "If this job changes me, tell me"
  • With them during their best and worst
  • Overcoming fear of change and growth in a challenging job
  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep495.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:20am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 494 features Mary, 9-1-1 Call taker, Communications Shift Lead, Chief Training Officer, Huntsville-Madison county 911, AL.

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Episode topics –

  • Mary's 9-1-1 story

  • That first emergency call

  • Handling suicide calls as a dispatcher

  • Chasing down escaped inmates while pregnant

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep494.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:15am EDT

Imagine your brother, wanting to kill himself. Imagine. Handing him a gun to show him how crazy the thought of it sounds. He takes that gun, and shoots himself in the head. In front of you. Now imagine you're 911 listening to the aftermath of a tragic mistake. This is what it is like, within the trenches of 911. Tune in each week to follow the journey of 911 dispatchers as they save lives and face unimaginable challenges. Within the Trenches podcast will share, heart-wrenching calls, heroic rescues, and expert interviews. This is your behind-the-scenes look at emergency dispatch, you won't want to miss a single episode. Subscribe now and start listening wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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Category:general -- posted at: 11:40am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 493 features Deborah, dispatch supervisor with Lakeway PD, Texas.

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Episode topics –

  • Deborah's 9-1-1 story

  • The overwhelming experience of starting as a 911 dispatcher

  • The importance of training and support in dispatch

  • Career reflection and advice

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep493.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:49pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 492 is a LIVE Open Mic episode that was broadcasted at the 2023 NAVIGATOR conference.

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Episode topics –

  • Pulled over - "You have a cell and a pager?"

  • Smart Criminal/Dumb Criminal

  • Stealing $100+ worth of meat

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep492.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:33pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 491 features Open Mic stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2023 Texas Public Safety conference.

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Episode topics –

  • Open Mic stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep491.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:40am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 490 features #IAM911 stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2023 Texas Public Safety conference.

WARNING - IF YOU SUFFER FROM PTSD OR HAVE SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, YOU ARE LISTENING AT YOUR OWN RISK. WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO LISTEN TO COULD BE A TRIGGER.

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Episode topics –

  • #IAM911 stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep490.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:51am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 489 features Audra, Public Safety Telecommunicator with St. Clair County Sheriff's Department.

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Episode topics –

  • Audra's 9-1-1 story

  • From health care to dispatch

  • Some calls are meant for us

  • My toys are missing

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep489.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:47am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 488 features Brooke, Communications Officer with Saluda County Sheriff's Office, SC.

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Episode topics –

  • Brooke's 9-1-1 story

  • A literal cradle to the save

  • The first call

  • Knowing you've done all you can

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep488.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:09pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 487 features Emily, CTO with Cobb County 911, GA.

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Episode topics –

  • Emily's 9-1-1 story

  • A family of service

  • I fell into dispatch, literally

  • A loss and restoration of hearing

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep487.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:29pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 486 features Deborah, Retired 9-1-1 professional out of El dorado SO, California.

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Episode topics –

  • Deborah's 9-1-1 story

  • From fashion to service life

  • Retiring after 30 years in dispatch

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep486.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:52am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 485 features Elizabeth Mills, Telecommunications Officer, Hendricks County, IN.

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Episode topics –

  • Elizabeth's 9-1-1 story

  • From rental cars to dispatch

  • First day on phones equals a tanker explosion

  • Calls that help solidify our calling to 9-1-1

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep485.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:18am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 484 features Violet, former 911 dispatcher and current 911 Grant Writer.

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Episode topics –

  • Violet's 9-1-1 story

  • Recap at the Mini-C

  • When you are the only one in dispatch and it's going to hell

  • Eye opening dispatch research

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep484.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:28am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 483 features Heather, CTO and Nugget the Peer Support Dispatcher out of Knox County 911, Indiana.

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Episode topics –

  • Heather's 9-1-1 story

  • From hotel management to dispatch

  • Being human in 9-1-1

  • The motivation for Nugget

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep483.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:22pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 482 features Wendy, former 911 dispatcher, and a Peer Support Recovery Specialist.

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Episode topics –

  • Wendy's 9-1-1 story
  • Dispatching while in high school
  • Calls that stick
  • Leaving and giving back
  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep482.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:49pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 481 features Angela Johnson, former 911 dispatch supervisor and Licensed Professional Counselor, and DTBG4 speaker.

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Episode topics –

  • Angela's 9-1-1 story recap

  • The road to compassion fatigue (CF) education

  • Symptoms of compassion fatigue

  • Difference between CF and PTSD

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep481.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:07pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 480 features Morrissa, Telecommunicator and CTO w/North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

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Episode topics –

  • Morrissa's 9-1-1 story

  • Early training

  • Multitask or Omnitask

  • Line of duty death

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep480.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:15pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 479 features Congresswoman Norma Torres.

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Episode topics –

  • Clarification of the Consolidated Appropriations Act

  • Why the 9-1-1 SAVES Act is still important

  • What needs to be done to cross the finish line

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep479.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:40am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 478 features Shae, dispatcher with Pershing County SO, Nevada.

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Episode topics –

  • Shae's 9-1-1 story

  • From taxes to 9-1-1

  • Early training and release

  • Remembering where you started

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep478.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:03am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 477 features Linda, CTO w/FoxComm 911 out of Illinois.

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Episode topics –

  • Linda's 9-1-1 story

  • In training for 9-1-1 prior to 9-1-1

  • The moment you know your calling

  • 2022 Telecommunicator of the Year

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep477.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:44pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 476 features Whitney, Deputy Director, and Trista, 9-1-1 professional, with Allegan County Central Dispatch, MI.

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Episode topics –

  • The beginning of Within the Trenches
  • Trista's story in 2010
  • Whitney features episode 1
  • Where it was and where we are now
  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep476.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:13pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 475 features Sabrina, Supervisor with Hutchinson-Reno Co 911, KS.

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Episode topics –

  • Sabrina's 9-1-1 story

  • Growing up public safety

  • From EMT to dispatch

  • Calls; how it started, how it ended

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep475.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:55am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 474 features Bryce, Emergency Dispatch Supervisor, Cedar Park Police, TX.

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Episode topics –

  • Bryce's 9-1-1 story

  • Setting the expectation for new hires

  • The human side of hard calls

  • The Mandalay Bay Shooting

  • Breaking Trauma

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep474.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:26pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 473 features Kris, Communications Training Officer with NRV911 out of Virginia.

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Episode topics –

  • Kris's 9-1-1 story

  • Growing up Public Safety

  • The reality of 9-1-1

  • Training the next generation

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep473.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:29am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 472 features Open Mic stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2022 NJ NENA conference.

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Episode topics –

  • Open Mic stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep472.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:45pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 471 features #IAM911 stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2022 NJ NENA conference.

WARNING - IF YOU SUFFER FROM PTSD OR HAVE SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, YOU ARE LISTENING AT YOUR OWN RISK. WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO LISTEN TO COULD BE A TRIGGER.

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Episode topics –

  • #IAM911 stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep471.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:12pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 470 features Shannon, 9-1-1 dispatcher with Santa Clara County out of California, and Founder of Help for the Headset.

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Episode topics –

  • Shannon's 9-1-1 story

  • Daughter of Dispatch

  • Sharing conference education

  • Help for the Headset

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep470.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:51am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 469 features Theresa 9-1-1 dispatcher, CTO w/Cobb Co 9-1-1, GA, and Author.

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To find out more about Theresa, her book and more, please follow the links below

Facebook | Instagram | Web | YouTube

Episode topics –

  • Theresa's 9-1-1 story

  • Serving others

  • These are my people

  • Can I call 9-1-1 NOW?

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep469.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:50am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 468 features Casey Rives, Solutions Consultant, and former 9-1-1 dispatcher out of Fairfax County, VA.

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Episode topics –

  • Casey's 9-1-1 story

  • The moment it all comes together

  • Calls that stick

  • Advice from your future self

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep468.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:11am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 467 features Kevin Hazzard, former paramedic and author of "American Sirens: The incredible story of the black men who became America's First Paramedics."

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For more information on Kevin Hazzard please visit - https://www.kevinhazzard.com/

Episode topics –

  • Kevin's public safety story

  • From reporting to emergency medicine

  • The Exorcist incident

  • A brand of chaos

  • American Sirens

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep467.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:14pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 466 features Open Mic stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2022 Indiana 911 Professionals conference.

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Episode topics –

  • Open Mic stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep466.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:18am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 465 features Jenny, Emergency Communications with Rutherford Co SO out of Tennessee, and this is a Carbyne exclusive episode.

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Episode topics –

  • Jenny's 9-1-1 story

  • Daughter of Dispatch

  • Calls that stick

  • Catching the bad guy

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep465.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:41am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 464 features #IAM911 stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2022 Indiana 911 Professionals conference.

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Episode topics –

  • #IAM911 stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep464.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:02pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 463 features Gaby, Communications Operator III, Opelika PD, AL.

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Episode topics –
  • Gaby's 9-1-1 story
  • Jumping in, ready for anything
  • Translating during high priority calls
  • And more
As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.
Direct download: wttep463.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:56pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 462 features Dru Clarke, Customer Success Manager, with Carbyne. This episode is a Carbyne exclusive Dispatcher’s Roundtable broadcast where we talked about Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.

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Episode topics –

  • Dru's 9-1-1 story

  • Early training

  • What is 9-8-8?

  • Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep462.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:18pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 461 features Veronica, Supervisor, Johnson County 9-1-1, Indiana.

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WARNING - INCLUDES AUDIO THAT MIGHT NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES

Episode topics –

  • Veronica's 9-1-1 story

  • Early calls

  • Calls that stick

  • Mall Shooting

  • Officer crash

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep461.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:31pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 460 features John Barney, Communications Officer with Melbourne Police Department out of Florida, and Co-Founder of Gold Line Support.

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Episode topics –

  • John's 9-1-1 story

  • From young cadet to EMT

  • Calls that stick

  • The motivation for Gold Line Support

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep460.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:50am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 459 features Dina Cop, Police Dispatcher with WCCCA, Oregon. This episode is also a Media Partner Spotlight from RQI.

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Episode topics –

  • Dina's 9-1-1 story
  • From self-employed to dispatch
  • The moment you know you're in the right place
  • A save and surprise update
  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep459.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:27am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 458 features Cindy Sparrow, Founder of Cindy Sparrow International and 25 year 9-1-1 frontline professional.

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For more information on Cindy Sparrow International, please visit https://www.cindysparrow.com/

Episode topics –

  • Cindy's 9-1-1 story

  • How 9-1-1 gets into your blood

  • A call to remember

  • The motivation to start Cindy Sparrow International

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep458.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:07pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 457 is a Dispatcher’s Roundtable episode. In round 33 my guest Sara Pagel, Functional Health Practitioner with Thin Line Consulting joins me to discuss the topic of physical response to stress and trauma.

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Episode topics –

  • Sara’s public safety story

  • Trauma and the body

  • The way the body keeps the score

  • Stress and its long term effects

  • How to combat this

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep457.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:50pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 456 features Ricardo Martinez II, Creator/Host of this podcast. This is a special episode for the six year anniversary of the #IAM911 movement.

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Episode topics –

  • Background story of the #IAM911 movement

  • Project #IAM911

  • The social media reach

  • Imagine Listening

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep456.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:19pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 455 features Holly Williams, Training Coordinator at Orange County Emergency Communications in Virginia.

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Episode topics –

  • Holly's 9-1-1 story
  • A history of family service
  • Early training
  • Calls that stick
  • Making a change through training
  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep455.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:59pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 454 is a special episode that features Kevin and Steph, creators and hosts of "Tell Us A Good Story" podcast and myself as their guest.

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Episode topics –

  • Ricardo's 9-1-1 story

  • Early training

  • First call

  • Hard calls

  • the #IAM911 movement

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

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Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 453 features Toby, Communications Officer at NRV911.

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Episode topics –

  • Toby's 9-1-1 story

  • Early training

  • Most impactful call

  • Young Professionals

  • the Tenacious Telecommunicator

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep453.mp3
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Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 452 features Amanda, 9-1-1 Dispatcher, Burt County Sheriff's Office out of Nebraska.

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Episode topics –

  • Amanda's 9-1-1 story

  • From retail to public safety

  • Developing training

  • PTSD and recovery

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep452.mp3
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Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 451 features Amy, Deputy Director at Greenville County, SC, Jennifer, Executive Director at Mental Health America of Greenville County, SC, and Jason, VP of Sales with RapidDeploy.

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Episode topics –

  • Amy's 9-1-1 story

  • Jennifer's journey into the mental health profession

  • Jason's journey into public safety

  • What is 988?

  • What is the 988 call process?

  • A look at collaboration

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep451.mp3
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Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 450 features Open Mic stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2022 NENA conference.

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Episode topics –

  • Open Mic stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep450.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:16pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 449 features #IAM911 stories from the Imagine Listening session at the 2022 NENA conference.

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Episode topics –

  • #IAM911 stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep449.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:33am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 448 features Ashley, Founder of The Raspy Dispatcher, Dispatcher out of California.

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Episode topics –

  • Ashley's 9-1-1 story

  • Early training

  • Being human

  • Creating a space for grace

  • The Raspy Dispatcher

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep448.mp3
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Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 447 features siblings, Erin and Tom, dispatcher's with Stamford ECC, CT, and this is a Carbyne exclusive episode.

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Episode topics –

  • Erin's 9-1-1 story

  • Tom's 9-1-1 story

  • Early training

  • a water rescue

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep447.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:15am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 446 features Andrea, Customer Success Manager with Carbyne.

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Episode topics –

  • Andrea's 9-1-1 story

  • Public safety at an early age

  • Calls that stick

  • When it comes to change

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep446.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:46pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 445 features Tina Buneta, Director of Aurora 911 out of Colorado.

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Episode topics –

  • Tina's 9-1-1 story
  • A new environment
  • Early training
  • 20 years later, closure
  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep445.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:49am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 444 features Dominique, Founder of HELLO, 911! and dispatch supervisor out of South Florida.

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Episode topics –

  • Dominique's 9-1-1 story

  • From observation to Academy

  • Stepping out on faith

  • HELLO, 911!

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep444.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:58pm EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 443 features Cody Post, Executive Director at the RED Center out of Ohio, and this is a Carbyne exclusive episode.

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Episode topics –

  • Cody's 9-1-1 story

  • From Explorer to public safety

  • Early training

  • A water rescue

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep443.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:07am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 442 features Yasmen, 9-1-1 Communications Supervisor with Osceola Sheriff's Department out of Florida.

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Episode topics –

  • Yasmen's 9-1-1 story

  • Early training

  • How life experience can impact our calls

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep442.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:57am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 441 features Erika Lakey, 9-1-1 Communications Specialist with Osceola Sheriff's Department out of Florida.

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Episode topics –

  • Erika's 9-1-1 story

  • One choice can change your life

  • Early training

  • How the job has changed us

  • And more

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep441.mp3
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Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 440 features Karl Hatton, Director at PenCom 9-1-1, and Dennis Laboy, Communications Supervisor at PenCom 9-1-1 out of Washington State. In this episode they share T-CPR save stories, and we are also joined by Julie Buckingham, Program Director with RQI (Media Partner Sponsor.)

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Episode topics –

  • RQI intro w/Julie

  • Karl's 9-1-1 story

  • Dennis's 9-1-1 story

  • T-CPR save stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: wttep440.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:48am EDT

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 439 is a special Open Mic Live episode that was broadcasted from NAVIGATOR 2022 with attendees of the conference sharing funny 9-1-1 stories.

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Episode topics –

  • Open Mic Live stories

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: Open_Mic_Live_from_NAVIGATOR_2022.mp3
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