Within the Trenches

Ep 575 features Theresa, a CTO at Cobb County 911 out of GA. 

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Episode topics –

  • Theresa shares her innovative community outreach using reptiles to engage the public

  • The importance of understanding personality types in communication and teamwork

  • Unique dispatch operations using reindeer names during the holiday season

  • Information on how you can participate in educational and humorous emergency service presentations

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Direct download: wttep575.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:04pm EST

Ep 574 features Lindsey, a supervisor in the Employment Relations Unit at Cobb County 911 out of GA. 

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Episode topics –

  • Lindsey's transition from EMS to fire rescue and then to police dispatch

  • Differences in protocols and communication styles between fire, EMS, and police departments

  • Intense relief and euphoria from successfully resolving challenging calls

  • Memorable and unusual call scenarios, including 'Florida man' incidents and a call involving an emu

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Direct download: wttep574.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:16am EST

Ep 573 features Jazmine, a Systems Analyst at Cobb County 911 out of GA. 

Episode topics –

  • Jazmine’s journey from aspiring police officer to systems analyst

  • The importance of training and multitasking in dispatch roles

  • Handling emotional and high-stakes 911 calls

  • Advancements in dispatch technology, including location accuracy and video capabilities

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

Direct download: wttep573.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:46pm EST

Ep 572 features Suzanne Carlsen-Skunca, 911 Professional, Owner of Finding Your Path Coaching out of Canada. 

Episode topics –

  • Suzanne's first robbery call and diverse experience in emergency dispatch

  • Different shift patterns and their impacts on her well-being

  • Personal challenges and the significance of mental health care

  • A memorable industrial fire call leading to a PTSD diagnosis

  • Career transitions, coaching work, and resilience in first responders

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

Direct download: wttep572.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:15am EST

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