We Speak Dispatch

Today we're joined by a Dispatcher who recently appeared on the ABC TV Show "The Hustler" - so we're talking TV!  How far did she make it on the show?  Tune in to find out!  

This episode is tackling the complicated topic of OVERTIME whether it's preplanned, voluntary or mandatory in the 911 center - join us and our special guest Ben as we try to make some sense of this issue.  What works at your 911 agency may not work at others but this episode is full of how other places to do it to give some ideas to all.  

We Speak Dispatch is talking about everyone's favorite topic "scheduling" with our special guest Ben, we're talking about different types of schedules that may work in 911, and those that are more complicated than others.

In this episode we're talking about the first time you were told you're working on Christmas, or other important days that you missed while working in public safety.  Our second topic is making friends outside of public safety - do you have more close friends in the "biz" or on the outside?

Does your agency answer 911 and dispatch law enforcement, fire and medical or are phone calls transferred from one place to the next?  The We Speak Dispatch panelists discuss what agencies they dispatch and ways to involve fire dispatch more at your agency.  

Have you ever thought to yourself this will not work or this is not right?  Have you had these feelings when the vast majority of people are not saying much or are agreeing to what is being proposed?  Group think can be great for buy in but it may be dangerous if we do not speak up.  When you speak up are you doing so diplomatically?  The We Speak Dispatch panelists discuss gro...

This special episode from We Speak Dispatch features the Chief of Police & the Dispatch Supervisor from Senatobia, MS - they just started and opened their own Dispatch Center in April, during COVID19.  Although it’s temporarily located in an exceptionally small closet, they’ve been working together to make their center a great place.  With the exception of the Dispatch Supervisor, th...

We Speak Dispatch takes a couple minutes to say thank you to everyone who has been working lately--with the recent bombing in Nashville and the incident in Washington DC everyone at We Speak Dispatch wants to take a second to say we are thinking about you.  

Ever made it onto the local and/or national news?  In the is episode we are joined by a dispatcher from Texas that jumped into action to assist someone who was choking that arrived in their lobby.  

2020 is coming to an end and we think this is something everyone can agree on--GOODBYE 2020!  We Speak Dispatch discusses New Year's in 911 as well as things we will not miss from 2020--the panelists also discuss their favorite moment from 2020 and make some predictions for 2021.  Thank you to everyone for sharing and listening--see you in 2021!  

We Speak Dispatch celebrates Christmas by exchanging gifts Secret Santa style.  One person is guessed by almost everyone else as the secret elf--find out what everyone  received and also hear some favorite Christmas moments.  Merry Christmas to all 911 dispatchers!!!  

We Speak Dispatch is joined by special guest Andrew to discuss staying fit in dispatch.  This episode features some tips on eating, exercising and doing everything possible to keep yourself fit while working in a job that is stressful.  

Ever went to work at 911 and were in a bad mood?  How do you get yourself out of that?  Have you ever heard a co-worker on the phone or radio who may be in a bad mood--how do you handle that?  911 can be a very stressful job and in this episode We Speak Dispatch, along with special guest Connie, talk about these questions while providing insight into accountability groups and other...

We Speak Dispatch discusses training and ways to get staff more involved.  Towards the end of the episode an idea for obtaining more understanding from employee's families is also brought up and this episode is a must hear for ideas to improve training satisfaction and retention.  We Speak Dispatch is joined by special guest Ben.

Further discussion from We Speak Dispatch about the 911 saves act----are dispatchers first responders?  What does this mean?  What does it cost?  How do you get involved?  All these questions plus more--be sure and check this episode out.  

We Speak Dispatch wants to say Happy Thanksgiving to all 911 dispatchers as well as all emergency responders.  2020 has been a challenging year and we are thankful for all of you!  Have a great Thanksgiving everyone. #happythanksgiving #thanksgiving #thankful #family #love #friends #blessed #food #holiday #turkey #thanks #giving #foodporn #photooftheday #instagood #stuffing #celebrate #f...

Have you heard of the 911 Saves Act?  Are dispatchers considered first responders in your state?  We Speak Dispatch is joined by special guest James to discuss the 911 Saves Act and what it means.   #firstresponder #firefighter #police #paramedic #firstresponders #ems #lawenforcement #thinblueline #emt #fire #medic #ambulance #policeofficer #k #sheriff #firstaid #firefighters #emerg...

911 Dispatch jobs are becoming more stressful each year.  Are you tired of being tired?  A discussion from 4 people with over 100 years of combined 911 experience about the challenges 911 is facing and a few ways to overcome these hurdles..... #dispatcher #thingoldline #iam #police #thinblueline #dispatcherlife #ems #dispatchers #dispatch #policedispatcher #dispatcherproblems #firefighter #dispatc...

A special message from the crew at We Speak Dispatch.  Decals available--listen to this short episode to obtain your decal today.  

We Speak Dispatch is discussing promoting from within your department and some complexities you may encounter - we're joined by a special guest (Travis).  What opportunities do you have at your own agency in 911?  

We Speak Dispatch discusses Halloween and working in 911--does your agency dress up for Halloween and is it a good idea?  Our scariest Halloween moment and our best costumes.  Happy Halloween to all 911 Dispatchers!  

We Speak Dispatch is joined by a recently retired Sergeant from a California Law Enforcement Agency to ask questions that every 911 dispatcher and field responder can relate to.   This is part 2 of 2.  Check out part 1 as well so you do not miss any of the discussion.  We Speak Dispatch is proudly supported by Xybix.

We Speak Dispatch is joined by a recently retired Sergeant from a California Law Enforcement Agency to ask questions that every 911 dispatcher and field responder can relate to.   This is part 1 of 2--part 2 will drop in a few days.  Check out part 1 soon so that you are ready when part 2 drops.  We Speak Dispatch is proudly supported by Xybix.  

If you heard the ten code:  10-10 what would come to mind for you?  How can we train universally when everyone does it differently?  Take a listen to this podcast episode to hear how training when there may be differences in codes is still possible.  

We Speak Dispatch talks about what their message would be for a public service announcement when educating the public about 911 and also discusses some new technology that may assist 911 in the near future and/or may already be assisting them.