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

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

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

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

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

If you have any comments or questions or 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 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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

         

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.

Ep 618 features Morgan, an Education Manager for Pafford Emergency Medical Services out of Mississippi.

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Episode topics –

• How Morgan's early experiences shaped her passion for EMS and dispatch

• The realities of dispatcher training, including unforgettable first calls

• The importance of mentorship and building a supportive team culture

• Dealing with trauma, burnout, and staying resilient in public safety

• Advice for future dispatchers and changing the culture for the next generation

If you have any comments or questions or 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ep 617 features Hayleigh, a 911 professional with NWECC out of Texas.

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Episode topics –

• Transitioning from the car business to emergency dispatch after a personal tragedy

• Navigating the overwhelm and training process as a complete newcomer

• First experiences on the dispatch floor, from multi-screen chaos to working holidays

• The realities of call volume, multitasking, and unexpected emotional calls

• Support systems and honest discussions about mental health and closure for dispatchers

If you have any comments or questions or 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ep 616 features Sydney, a 911 professional with NWECC out of Texas.

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Episode topics –

• Why Texas heat makes summer calls to 911 so unpredictable

• What it's really like starting a dispatch career with zero experience

• How intense calls, like suicide attempts and high-speed pursuits, shape dispatchers on the job

• The mental and emotional hurdles that come with helping people on their worst days

• Advice every new dispatcher should hear about surviving—and thriving—in the profession

If you have any comments or questions or 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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Ep 615 features Chief Manoushagian of NWECC in Texas.

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Episode topics –

• Chief Manoushagian's start in public safety as a dispatcher and his early struggles

• The transition from dispatch to police officer and the impact of military service

• Learning from failure and the importance of resilience in emergency communications

• Building stronger relationships and understanding between dispatchers and field officers

• Advice on leadership, authenticity, and staying true to yourself in law enforcement

If you have any comments or questions or 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 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.

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.

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.