Within the Trenches

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Within the Trenches Ep 238 Feb 20, 2019

Show notes

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 238 features First Vice President Monica Million and current NENA President Jamison Peevyhouse.

This is an episode you do not want to miss!

NENA - Facebook | Twitter | Web

Supported by: INdigital

Episode topics –

9-1-1 Goes to Washington recap
9-1-1 dispatcher reclassification
NENA teaser announcement

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 237 Feb 15, 2019

Show notes

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 237 features FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel. In this episode we talk about her support and advocacy for 9-1-1 dispatcher reclassification and her work with Congresswoman Norma Torres.

This is an episode you do not want to miss!

FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel – Podcast | Twitter | Web

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Episode topics –

9-1-1 dispatcher reclassification
Ongoing support for 9-1-1 dispatchers
Her work with Congresswoman Norma Torres

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 236 Feb 14, 2019

Show notes

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 236 features U.S. Representative for California's 35th District, Congresswoman Norma Torres. In this episode we recap episode 117, which was the first time we spoke, and now, three years later, the fight to reclassify 9-1-1 dispatchers under the protective class continues. Thank you Congresswoman Torres, for your time, your effort, your amazing staff and for the big announcement.

This is an episode you do not want to miss!

Congresswoman Norma Torres – Facebook | Twitter | Web

Supported by: INdigital

Episode topics –

Recap - Episode 117
9-1-1 dispatcher reclassification
A big announcement

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 235 Feb 07, 2019

Show notes

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 235 features my wife Rebecca and a cameo from our 14 year old son Logan. We share stories from our family life during my time as a 9-1-1 dispatcher and read responses from #IfICouldTellYouOneThing.

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Episode topics –

Family life during my time as a 9-1-1 dispatcher

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 234 Jan 25, 2019

Show notes

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 234 features Mel of the HumorUs Podcast and we go over Buzzfeed's 16 WTF 9-1-1 calls that will make you question humanity. It's an episode you do not want to miss.

HumorUs Podcast - Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Web

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Episode topics –

Buzzfeed's 16 WTF 9-1-1 calls that will make you question humanity

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 233 Jan 21, 2019

Show notes

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 233 features Rachel, Communications Training Officer and 9-1-1 dispatcher out of Michigan. It's an episode you do not want to miss.

Supported by: INdigital

Episode topics –

Rachel's 9-1-1 story
Calls that stick with us
Auditioning for MasterChef
A call to action to FOX

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 232 Jan 17, 2019

Show notes

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 232 covers a recap of travels, responses to questions from listeners and more! It's an episode you don't want to miss.

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Episode topics –

Recap of travels
#IfICouldTellYouOneThing
What it once was… - A look into the future of 9-1-1 dispatch

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 231 Dec 18, 2018

Show notes

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 231 is an Imagine Listening episode and features stories from the #IAM911 movement.

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.

Within the Trenches Ep 230 Dec 04, 2018

Show notes

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 230 features Erica, dispatcher and CTO with Calhoun County 9-1-1 out of Michigan.

Supported by: INdigital

Episode topics –

Erica's 9-1-1 story
Taking a call for someone you know working in the area you live in
Becoming a CTO and advice for others who are interested in doing it

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 229 Nov 29, 2018

Show notes

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 229 features Tracy Eldridge, Public Safety Community Engagement Manager with RapidSOS and Dr. Michelle Lilly. This was recorded live from the 2018 IPSTA Conference in Springfield, Illinois.

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Contact Tracy at teldridge@rapidsos.com or find her on Facebook and Linkedin

Dr. Michelle Lilly / 911 Recovers - Facebook | Twitter | Web

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