Within The Trenches

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. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web 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. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web 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. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web 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. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web 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. This is a special bonus Imagine Listening episode that was recorded with a LIVE audience at the 2023 National NENA conference. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web 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. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web 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. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web 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. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web 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. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web 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.

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. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web 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. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web 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. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web 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. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web 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.

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. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web 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. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web 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. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web 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.

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. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web 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.

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. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web 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.

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. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web 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.