We Speak Dispatch

Today we are talking about wellness and working in 911 with special guest Sofia.  Be sure and check out this episode on ways to incorporate some healthy habits while working as a 911 dispatcher.   Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking!  Just give us a listen on our podcast, YouTube, & Facebook pages.   www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Today's episode features our awesome sponsor XYBIX - this family owned and operated company produces some of the best workstations for communications centers!  The Vice President Ken has some great story's about the company we'll bet you've never heard before - like how did they come up with the name XYBIX - tune in to find out! Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking! Just give us a l...

Join your favorite WSD Crew and our special guest Wendy who gave us the topic of "Longevity In Dispatch", she has over 35 years of public service and combined with ours it equals over 100 years of experience.   Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking! Just give  us a listen on our podcast, YouTube, & Facebook   www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Have you ever called 9-1-1?  Because we have and that's what our discussion is about today, we're sharing some fun stories - how about you?   Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking!  Just give us a listen on our podcast, YouTube, & Facebook   www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Today we're talking about all of the books, articles, and other research materials we use and recommend to you too!   This is another great episode of real talk that's real good!    Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking!   Just give us a listen on our podcast, YouTube, & Facebook   www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Your favorite WSD Crew is talking about all of the upcoming national 911 conferences - are you attending one or more, let us know what you learned.   Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking! Just give us a listen!  www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

July 11th is the Official Start of "Shark Week" on the Discovery channel, so your favorite WSD Crew is taking about the "Sharks" we sometimes find in our Communications Centers.  You know the folks that treat new people as food not friends!   Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking! Just give us a listen on our podcast, YouTube, & Facebook www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Happy 4th of July - your favorite WSD Crew wishes everyone a GREAT Independence Day - if you're working during the holiday weekend, you'll be playing the "is that shots fired or fireworks" game.    Its time for real talk that's real good!!   www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Are you new to We Speak Dispatch or have you listened to most episodes already?  Either way this episode is an excellent one to listen to for some feedback on our favorite episodes to date.  Be sure and listen to this episode, and then check out some of our other episodes as well. Join your favorite WSD Crew as we discuss Season 1 with some flashbacks, and other fun stuff!    E...

Join your favorite WSD Crew as we discuss and act out some personalities you may've worked with.   Its time for real talk that's real good!!  www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Today join us as we speak with our good friend Alex who was a Chaplain for the California Highway Patrol - we're discussing these challenging times in society and offering some words of wisdom.   Does your department have a Chaplain?   Leave us a comment and let us know what you think.  It’s time for real talk that's really good!!   www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

We're all learning to work with the latest, best, and challenging new technology in public safety - join your favorite WSD Crew along with our special guest as we discuss some of this new technology and the implications    Its time for real talk that's real good!!  www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Today your favorite WSD Crew is visiting with Chaplain Ron and his therapy dog Molly from The Texas Fallen Officer Foundation - please visit them at: texasfof.org  Its time for real talk that's real good!!  www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Join the We Speak Dispatch panelists as we discuss Communications Center security -- are you planning or prepared for security issues facing your center - listen as we discuss this interesting topic with our friend Cheryl.  Its time for real talk that's real good!! .  www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Today John hosts a conversation on your readiness, are you prepared for just about anything - well tune in and see what the We Speak Dispatch group has to say.  

Season two kicks off with an episode about the adult learner.  We will be talking with our special guest Alana about training in 911 and the adult learner - we also have the majority of our regulars from We Speak Dispatch to start the new season as well.  

We Speak Dispatch concludes Season 1 with a celebration about this podcast for 911 dispatchers.  Join us as we discuss popular episodes, what countries are tuning in, how all of us met and what this podcast is truly about.  Season two starts with the next episode!!!   Thank you to all of our listeners for joining us on this podcast made for emergency dispatchers!   Note:  ...

Join your WSD crew as we're joined with a special guest talking about starting a dispatch career later in life.  Its time for real talk that's real good!!  www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Join Glenna as we discuss the importance of teams/teamwork and peer support!

Join Leslie and the WSD Crew as we discuss supervisor training issues and several other hot topics!

We Speak Dispatch discusses some things that they have done or will be doing to celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.  In 2021 the celebration starts April 11th and concludes on April 17th.  Be sure and celebrate your 911 dispatchers by doing something for them!  Thank you to all 911 dispatchers for everything you do each and every day.

Today Glenna is talking "Active Listening Skills" - join us as we discuss how to, when to, why to, practice active listening to assist in the 911 center.  

911 trains on CAD going down (or at least they should) and also trains on what to do when our phones may need to be re-routed.  How often does 911 train on what to do if/when the radio goes down?  This episode asks all sorts of questions about backup radio scenarios and understanding what options are available and how we might start to train on these possibilities to be prepared for futu...

This episode focuses on vacation picks for 911 centers and the multiple different ways that agencies do this.  The panelists also discuss if there are some holidays where everyone is required to work and are unable to pick, how far out vacation picks can be made, how many days can you pick at one time--all the questions surrounding vacation picks in 911 are discussed.  How does your agen...

Today's episode features "Easy Food Prep" listen as Glenna, Joe and Jill show you how to prep meals for the week - also Doug makes an appearance so you should be listening for that!  This episode has pictures of all the food prep on our You Tube page at We Speak Dispatch as well.