Within the Trenches – Details, episodes & analysis

Ep 629 features Anthony, a 911 professional and supervisor with Cass County Central Dispatch in Michigan.

Episode topics –

• Anthony's path from growing up around the firehouse to working 24 years in public safety and 13 years in dispatch

• The unexpected challenges and misconceptions about working in 911, including memorable early calls and on-the-job lessons

• Raw stories that stuck with Anthony, from life-saving outcomes to heartbreaking losses

• How burnout, compassion, and teamwork shape dispatchers over time

• Rapid changes in 911 technology and how the role continues to evolve amidst new tools and expectations

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Ep 628 features Janie and Nate, 911 professionals with Cass County Central Dispatch in Michigan.

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Episode topics –

• The nerve-wracking experience of being filmed for a special project at Cass County Central Dispatch and Edwardsburg Fire Department

• How Janie and Nate each found their way into dispatch and their early training struggles

• Their personal accounts of memorable first calls and surprising moments on the job

• Detailed breakdown of a life-saving crash detection incident and rapid response teamwork

• The emotional reunion between dispatchers and the accident survivor, and reflections on how dispatch changes lives

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Ep 619 features Charles, a 911 professional and CTO at NVRDD, Massachusetts.

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Episode topics –

• Charles' path from chef and EMT to emergency dispatcher

• Translating soft skills and multitasking from the kitchen to the comms center

• The intensity and training required to handle life-and-death calls

• Handling emotional impact, tough calls, and support systems in dispatch

• Key advice for new dispatchers and lessons learned from five years in the trenches

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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

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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.

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.

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

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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

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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.

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.