Within the Trenches

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  |...

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 Co...

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. Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – Family life during my time as a 9-1-1 dispatche...

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 Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – Buzzfeed's 16 WTF 9-1-1 ca...

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 yo...

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. Supported by: INdigital 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...

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.

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 alway...

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. Supported by: INdigital Contact Tracy at teldridge@rapidsos.com or find her on Facebook and Link...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 228 features Juan, telecommunicator with Lake County Sheriff's Office, IL. This was recorded live from the 2018 IPSTA Conference in Springfield, Illinois. Supported by: INdigital Follow Juan on Facebook | Instagram | Snapchat - ninejuan1 | Web (Dj services)   Episode topics – Juan's 9-...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 227 is a live audience episode of Open Mic. This was recorded live from the 2018 IPSTA Conference in Springfield, Illinois. Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – Open Mic & outrageous 9-1-1 stories As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on th...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 226 is a live audience episode of Imagine Listening and Open Mic. This was recorded live from the 2018 IPSTA Conference in Springfield, Illinois. Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – #IAM911 stories As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 225 features Jennifer, dispatcher and CTO with Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Rob McMullen, Director of Vigo County 9-1-1 out of Indiana and Immediate Past President of NENA and was recorded live from the 2018 IPSTA Conference in Springfield, Illinois. Supported by: INdigital Episode to...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 224 features Nathan Lee and Ryan Chambers of the Denise Amber Lee Foundation and was recorded live from Orange Beach, Alabama for the Gulf Coast Conference. Denise Amber Lee Foundation - Facebook | Twitter | Web Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – The story of Denise Amber Lee The...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 223 features Open Mic stories and was recorded live from Orange Beach, Alabama for the Gulf Coast Conference. 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 wttpod...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 222 features the #IAM911 stories of the professionals of Alabama and was recorded live from Orange Beach, Alabama for the Gulf Coast Conference. This episode also features an anonymous article called, "But we are secretaries…" Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – #IAM911 stories As...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 221 features Meagan, Megan and Ryan, 9-1-1 professionals with Ottawa County Central Dispatch Authority out of Michigan. NICE – Facebook | Twitter | Web NICE Recognizes 2018 PSAPs' Finest Award Winners   Ottawa County dispatchers involved in life-saving attempt at pool Supported by: INd...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 220 features Tanya Lee, Manager of Evans Care Console Cleaning and Preventative Maintenance, and Rob McMullen, Director of Vigo County 9-1-1 and Immediate Past President of NENA. This was recorded live from Cherokee, North Carolina for the NC Public Safety Communications Conference.  ...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 219 features Ashley, Senior TC and Amy, Shift Lt. with Randolph County 9-1-1 and was recorded live from Cherokee, North Carolina for the NC Public Safety Communications Conference.   Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – Ashley's 9-1-1 story Amy's 9-1-1 story As always, if you have...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 218 was recorded in front of a live audience and this is Open Mic. This episode covers the funny and outrageous stories of 9-1-1, the lighter side, and was recorded live from Cherokee, North Carolina for the NC Public Safety Communications Conference.   Supported by: INdigital Episode...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 217 features the #IAM911 stories of the professionals of North Carolina and was recorded live from Cherokee, North Carolina for the NC Public Safety Communications Conference.   Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – #IAM911 stories As always, if you have any comments, questions, or...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 216 is an Imagine Listening episode and covers the Las Vegas shooting. You will hear disturbing audio as well as powerful stories from dispatch.   Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – Las Vegas Shooting As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 215 features Laurel, telecommunications, ATAC trainer, along with Susan, SGT, shift supervisor with Rutherford County 911 Communications and was recorded live from Cherokee, North Carolina for the NC Public Safety Communications Conference.   Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – La...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 214 is a live audience episode and was recorded at the 2018 Kentucky Emergency Services Conference. Thank you to everyone who attended and shared during this Open Mic session.   Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – Open Mic/Funny 9-1-1 Stories As always, if you have any comments, q...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 213 is a live audience episode and was recorded at the 2018 Kentucky Emergency Services Conference. Thank you to everyone who attended and shared during this Imagine Listening session.   Supported by: INdigital Episode topics – #IAM911 Stories As always, if you have any comments, quest...