Within The Trenches

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 276 was recorded at the 2019 NENA national conference in Orlando, Florida. This is episode features Dispatch Dana, 9-1-1 advocate and James, 9-1-1 Field Coordinator for the Nebraska Public Service Commission. This episode is sponsored by RapidDeploy, the Cloud Aided Dispatch Company - Facebook | Twitter | Web And sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | Twitter | Web Presented by NENA Supported by INdigital Episode topics – James’s 9-1-1 story A hard lesson in giving out calls over the radio without reading it first 9-1-1 audio Dispatch radio mistakes 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 275 was recorded at the 2019 NENA national conference in Orlando, Florida. This is a live audience episode of Open Mic. This is the last half of Imagine Listening where we visit the lighter side of 9-1-1 and share funny and outrageous stories. This episode is sponsored by RapidDeploy, the Cloud Aided Dispatch Company - Facebook | Twitter | Web And sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | Twitter | Web Presented by NENA 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 274 was recorded at the 2019 NENA National conference. This is a live audience episode of Imagine Listening featuring the stories of the #IAM911 movement. This is a hard episode and a WARNING that this is not intended for a younger audience as it contains adult language and adult content. IF YOU SUFFER FROM PTSD OR HAVE SUICIDAL TENDENCIES YOU ARE LISTENING AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE FOLLOWING STORIES ARE ALL TRUE AND COULD BE A TRIGGER. This episode is sponsored by RapidDeploy, the Cloud Aided Dispatch Company - Facebook | Twitter | Web And sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | Twitter | Web Presented by NENA 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 273 features my sisters Crystal, Dee-von, her boyfriend Chris and myself. In this episode we reflect on different 9-1-1 calls that involved our family. This episode is sponsored by RapidDeploy, the Cloud Aided Dispatch Company - Facebook | Twitter | Web And sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | Twitter | Web Presented by NENA Supported by INdigital Episode topics – Early 90’s when our house was broken into and our run for safety Two weeks later - attempted break-in while we were at home Girl screaming for help after car crash 2 year old yelling for help in the middle of the night Guardian angel 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 272 was recorded at the 2019 NENA National conference. This episode features Tina, with the Denise Amber Lee Foundation. This episode is sponsored by RapidDeploy, the Cloud Aided Dispatch Company - Facebook | Twitter | Web And sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | Twitter | Web Presented by NENA Supported by INdigital Episode topics – Tina’s 9-1-1 story Calls that stick Suicide call Assisted a 7 year old do CPR on their father who had overdosed Sex trafficking of a 15 year old that escaped and was saved 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 271 was recorded at the 2019 NENA National conference. This episode features Jordan, telecommunications lead with Henderson 9-1-1 out of Kentucky and the 2019 Within the Trenches Continuing Education Scholarship recipient. This episode is sponsored by RapidDeploy, the Cloud Aided Dispatch Company - Facebook | Twitter | Web And sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | Twitter | Web Presented by NENA Supported by INdigital Episode topics – Jordan’s 9-1-1 story Scholarship win & conference experience 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 270 was recorded at the 2019 NENA national conference in Orlando, Florida. This is episode features Tracy Eldridge of RapidSOS. This episode is sponsored by sponsored by RapidSOS - Facebook | Twitter | Web Presented by NENA Supported by INdigital Episode topics – An overview of RapidSOS What’s new RapidSOS Save - Prince William County 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 269 was recorded at the 2019 NENA National conference. This episode features Steve Raucher, Co-Founder and CEO of RapidDeploy. This episode is sponsored by RapidDeploy, the Cloud Aided Dispatch Company - Facebook | Twitter | Web Presented by NENA Supported by INdigital Episode topics – Steve’s 9-1-1 story the loss of a loved one and the inspiration to change public safety 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 268 features Mike, Communications Supervisor for an emergency center in Northern California. Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – Mike’s 9-1-1 story Visiting dispatch as a kid and how it made an impact on him Early calls and what we learn from them Calls that stick - 9-1-1 audio Tubbs fire The loss of a loved one 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 267 features Melissa, 9-1-1 Director at the Roswell Police Department out of Georgia. Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – Melissa’s 9-1-1 story Her first call & dark humor, a way to move forward after a hard call Peer support The Georgia Association of Women in Public Safety 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 266 was recorded at the 2019 Michigan Public Safety Telecommunications conference. This episode features Melissa, dispatcher with Birmingham Police Department. Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – Melissa’s 9-1-1 story Transitioning from the field to dispatch 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 265 was recorded at the 2019 Michigan Public Safety Telecommunications conference. This episode features Sara, dispatcher and 2019 Young Hero Award recipient and Frances, senior dispatcher, both with Roscommon. Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – Sara’s 9-1-1 story Young Hero Award story Frances’s 9-1-1 story Bringing back and sharing conference knowledge 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 264 was recorded at the 2019 Michigan Public Safety Telecommunications conference. This is a live audience episode of Open Mic. This is the last half of Imagine Listening where we visit the lighter side of 9-1-1 and share funny and outrageous stories. 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 263 was recorded at the 2019 Michigan Public Safety Telecommunications conference. This is a live audience episode of Imagine Listening featuring the stories of the #IAM911 movement. This is a hard episode and a WARNING that this is not intended for a younger audience as it contains adult language and adult content. IF YOU SUFFER FROM PTSD OR HAVE SUICIDAL TENDENCIES YOU ARE LISTENING AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE FOLLOWING STORIES ARE ALL TRUE AND COULD BE A TRIGGER. 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 262 takes a look back at where the podcast on the national stage started. From humble beginnings to what it is today. Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – Reflecting on where it all began 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 261 was recorded at the 2019 WIPSCOM conference. This is a live audience episode of Open Mic. This is the last half of Imagine Listening where we visit the lighter side of 9-1-1 and share funny and outrageous stories. 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 260 was recorded at the 2019 WIPSCOM conference. This is a live audience episode of Imagine Listening featuring the stories of the #IAM911 movement. This is a hard episode and a WARNING that this is not intended for a younger audience as it contains adult language and adult content. IF YOU SUFFER FROM PTSD OR HAVE SUICIDAL TENDENCIES YOU ARE LISTENING AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE FOLLOWING STORIES ARE ALL TRUE AND COULD BE A TRIGGER. 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 259 was recorded at the 2019 WIPSCOM conference. This episode features Emily, dispatcher with Monroe County and Erika, dispatcher and CTO with Juneau out of Wisconsin. This is an episode you do not want to miss! Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – Emily’s 9-1-1 story Erika’s 9-1-1 story Attitude in the Comm Center and improving that attitude 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 258 was recorded at the 2019 WIPSCOM conference. This episode features Kris, dispatcher with Adams County Sheriffs Office out of Wisconsin. This is an episode you do not want to miss! Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – Kris’s 9-1-1 story 30+ years experience and still going strong Managing PTSD and sharing to help others 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 257 features Diana, Communications Supervisor at CENCOM out IL. This is an episode you do not want to miss! Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – Diana’s 9-1-1 story Calls that stick A health scare and the triumph of a half marathon 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.