Within the Trenches

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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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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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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

As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at [email protected].