Within the Trenches

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Within the Trenches Ep 497 Jun 10, 2023

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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 wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Within the Trenches Ep 496 Jun 01, 2023

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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 wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Within the Trenches Ep 495 May 24, 2023

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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 wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Within the Trenches Ep 494 May 20, 2023

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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 wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Trailer: Within the Trenches - True stories from the 911 dispatchers who live them May 10, 2023

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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!

Within the Trenches Ep 493 May 09, 2023

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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 wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Within the Trenches Ep 492 May 03, 2023

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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 wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Within the Trenches Ep 491 Apr 26, 2023

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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.

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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.

Within the Trenches Ep 490 Apr 22, 2023

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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.

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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 wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Within the Trenches Ep 489 Apr 09, 2023

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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.

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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.

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