Retired dispatcher Deborah Green discusses the emotional toll of her harrowing experiences as an emergency dispatcher, including coping with PTSD after her units were ambushed by the Mexican CartelDebra spent 28 years as a dispatcher and also served in the California National Guard during the LA riots. She tells amazing stories, talks about the challenges dispatchers face, the importance of mental health, and her current mission to support first responders dealing with similar issues.

01:06 Career Background and Deployment

03:40 Dispatching Duties Explained07:44 Mental Health Challenges

09:22 The Life Altering Call

14:35 Coping and Retirement

20:38 Miracle story

22:33 Spiritual Beliefs and Perspectives

26:52 Mental Health and First Responders

31:37 Coping Mechanisms and Support Systems

36:21 Recommended Reads for First Responders

38:51 Final Thoughts and Encouragement