Within The Trenches

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 313 features Director Karima Holmes with the Office of Unified Communications. In this episode we talk about Karima’s journey from dispatch to Director and what it takes to bridge the gap between dispatch and multiple agencies. It’s an episode you do not want to miss. Sponsored by RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Supported by INdigital Join our Patreon for perks, exclusive bonus content, and merchandise discounts - Web Episode topics – Karima’s 9-1-1 story Bridging the gap between dispatch and multiple agencies and much 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 312 features three 9-1-1 professionals of the Office of Unified Communications (DC911.) In this episode I spoke with Jettia, Calltaker, Greg, EMS/Fire dispatcher, and Mike, Law Enforcement dispatcher and they not only share their 9-1-1 experience but the unique challenges that come with a large center commanding many agencies. Sponsored by RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Supported by INdigital Join our Patreon for perks, exclusive bonus content, and merchandise discounts - Web Episode topics – Jettia’s 9-1-1 story Greg’s 9-1-1 story Mike’s 9-1-1 story Unique challenges between multiple agencies and much 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 311 features Leah, Executive Director with the Alabama 9-1-1 Board, Sara, Senior Consultant with 911Authority, and Megan, Dispatch supervisor at Decatur County Communications and the first recipient of the Wendy Day Memorial Scholarship. Supported by INdigital Join our Patreon for perks, exclusive bonus content, and merchandise discounts - Web Episode topics – A recap of what has been going on with the 911derwomen group Empowering women through the Wendy Day Memorial Scholarship Megan’s 9-1-1 story and much 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 310 features Congresswoman Norma Torres who represents California’s 35th District. In this episode we recap what has been going on since we last spoke, the status of the 911SAVES Act, and much more! Supported by INdigital Join our Patreon for perks, exclusive bonus content, and merchandise discounts - Web Episode topics – A recap and update from our last episode The status of the 911SAVES Act The Congresswoman’s thoughts on state and county reclassification A call to action 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 309 features Tracy Eldridge, Community Engagement Manager with RapidSOS and the NG9-1-1 Institute’s 2020 9-1-1 Industry Professional of the Year recipient and February spotlight for the 911derWomen group. In this episode we recap Tracy’s moment right before receiving her award and take a trip back to her first award, along with her triumph in public safety. Supported by INdigital Join our Patreon for perks, exclusive bonus content, and merchandise discounts - Web Episode topics – A trip back to Tracy’s first award in 5th grade Challenges & struggles in public safety as the lone female in some cases That moment, right before receiving her award in DC The future of women in 9-1-1, leading the way 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 308 features Olivia Mead, Founder & CEO of Yoga for First Responders. In this episode Olivia shares her love, drive, and inspiration for yoga, and how she and her organization are changing the lives of those in public safety. YFFR - Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Web | YouTube Supported by INdigital Join our Patreon for perks, exclusive bonus content, and merchandise discounts - Web Episode topics – Growing up with yoga through her father A journey of practice and discovery Building mental toughness & emotional adaptability A personal #IAM911 story Exploring yoga for 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers 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 307 features Paula, 9-1-1 dispatcher with Muskogee County EMS out of Oklahoma. In this episode Paula shares her 9-1-1 story along with a raw post on social media after a traumatic call she took. Supported by INdigital Join our Patreon for perks, exclusive bonus content, and merchandise discounts - Web Episode topics – Paula’s 9-1-1 story From a server at Chili’s to dispatch A raw post on social media that hit home for those in public safety 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 306 features Jim Brown, retired 9-1-1 dispatcher and reclassification advocate. In this episode Jim shares stories from his days in dispatch, an officer involved shooting that he will never forget, and he shares his work on reclassification in the state of West Virginia. Supported by INdigital Join our Patreon for perks, exclusive bonus content, and merchandise discounts - Web Episode topics – Jim’s 9-1-1 story Transitions and technology from the 70’s & 80’s to now The call that left Jim practically crawling to his car Reclassification in WV, county-by-county 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 305 features Nicole, Training and Administrative Supervisor with Chelsea Emergency Management and Communications. This episode 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. Supported by INdigital Join our Patreon for perks, exclusive bonus content, and merchandise discounts - Web 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. Episode 304 features Monica Million, President of NENA. This episode was recorded live from the 2020 NENA SBP Conference in Austin, Texas. Supported by INdigital Join our Patreon for perks, exclusive bonus content, and merchandise discounts - Web Episode topics – The importance of NENA SBP & CIF 9-1-1 around the world International 9-1-1 Coalition 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 303 features Leah, Executive Director of the Alabama 9-1-1 Board. This episode was recorded live from the 2020 NENA SBP Conference in Austin, Texas. Supported by INdigital Join our Patreon for perks, exclusive bonus content, and merchandise discounts - Web Episode topics – Leah’s 9-1-1 story An unforgettable first 9-1-1 call From dispatch to Executive Director of Alabama 911der Women and beyond 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 302 features April Heinze, 911 and PSAP Operations Director with NENA. In this episode we talk about how YOU can get involved and make a difference in the 9-1-1 industry as well as the importance of the upcoming Standards and Best Practices Conference and Stress, Wellness, & Resiliency: A NENA Critical Issues Forum. Supported by INdigital Join our Patreon for perks, exclusive bonus content, and merchandise discounts - Web Episode topics – April’s transition from INdigital to NENA April’s new role responsibilities and how it relates to dispatch How YOU can make a difference in 9-1-1 Stress, Wellness, & Resiliency: A NENA Critical Issues Forum 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 301 is the first episode of 2020 and was recorded at the 2019 IPSTA Conference in Illinois. This episode features Edna, Telecommunicator with Chicago OEM and Pat, Dispatcher of the Year and Telecommunicator with Chicago OEM. Supported by INdigital Join our Patreon for perks, exclusive bonus content, and merchandise discounts - Web Episode topics – Pat and Edna’s 9-1-1 story Starting out at the same time The change in 9-1-1 technology Dispatcher of the Year Award Calls that stick 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 the final episode of 2019 and we are going out with a bang. Episode 300 was recorded at the 2019 IPSTA Conference. This episode is known as an Open Mic session and it features funny and outrageous 9-1-1 stories and experiences. I want to thank everyone who attended the session and for doing the job you do. Thank you! Supported by INdigital 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. Episode 299 was recorded at the 2019 IPSTA Conference. This episode features the stories of those who make up the #IAM911 movement in the state of Illinois. Supported by INdigital 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. Episode 298 was recorded at the 2019 Texas Fall Conference. This episode features the stories of those who make up the #IAM911 movement in the state of Texas. Supported by INdigital 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. Episode 297 was recorded at the 2019 IPSTA Conference in Illinois. This episode features Shantal, dispatcher with Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Supported by INdigital Episode topics – Shantal’s 9-1-1 story The difficulty of next of kin notifications The change in 9-1-1 technology over 22 years Building relationships between co-workers 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 296 was recorded at the 2019 Kansas Fall Conference. This episode features the lighter side of 9-1-1 dispatch. Supported by INdigital 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. Episode 295 was recorded at the 2019 Kansas Fall Conference. This episode features the stories of those who make up the #IAM911 movement in the state of Kansas. Supported by INdigital 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. Episode 294 features Dawn, training manager, with an agency out of northeast Kansas and was recorded live at the 2019 Kansas fall conference. Supported by INdigital Episode topics – Dawn’s 9-1-1 story Early training A trip through time in 9-1-1 technology The good calls that stick And much 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.