Within the Trenches

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 203 features Christine, dispatch supervisor with Waukesha County Communications, Wisconsin, her daughter Chloe and Ryan Dedmon of Kim Turner, LLC. This episode was recorded at the convention center in Nashville, Tennessee for the 2018 National NENA conference and highlights a session t...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 202 features Morgan, dispatcher and public relations officer with Gasconade Central out of Missouri and is a Gold Line Scholarship winner. This episode was recorded at the convention center in Nashville, Tennessee for the 2018 National NENA conference.  Please support the podcast by su...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 201 is a live audience episode and it was recorded on Mackinac Island, Michigan at the 2018 NENA/APCO conference. This is Open Mic, where we tell funny stories that come from 9-1-1. Enjoy and please share! Sponsored by Kim Turner, LLC –  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Web Rapid...

This is a live audience episode and it was recorded live on Mackinac Island, Michigan at the 2018 NENA/APCO conference. It all started at the Michigan NENA conference 5 years ago for this podcast. Much has happened since then. I am honored and blessed to be able to do this and share dispatch stories. They are the important ones that you don't hear, but they are the ones that need to be heard. Sinc...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 199 is an intro to an epic episode 200. Why an intro? Well, I want to give you a little taste of what you are going to hear. Episode 200 is a live audience episode of Imagine Listening. Enjoy... Sponsored by Kim Turner, LLC –  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Web Reader's Digest...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 198 features Marc, Operations Center Supervisor with Queensland Ambulance Service, Queensland, Australia.  Sponsored by Kim Turner, LLC –  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Web Episode topics – Marc's 9-1-1 story A call that sticks with him Differences in calls from Australia vs t...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 197 features Michael, a police Lieutenant with the San Bernardino Police Department in California. This episode tells the story of the terrorist attack that took place on December 2nd, 2015, but from the side of those in the center and while Michael was in the field. Sponsored by Kim T...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 196 features Samantha, dispatch supervisor with Fenton PD out of Michigan, past guest and Facebook podcast page admin. This episode revolves around 9-1-1 in the news.  Sponsored by Kim Turner, LLC –  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Web Episode topics – Woman calls 9-1-1 for beer...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 195 is a recap episode. In this episode I recap the last two conferences, upcoming sessions, giveaways and our month of May sponsor Kim Turner, LLC. Stay tuned for episode 196. This will be an episode you do not want to miss!  Sponsored by Kim Turner, LLC –  Facebook  |  Instagram  | ...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 194 features Lynn, Dispatch Supervisor with WestCom Emergency Communications, Iowa. This is the last episode recorded at the 2018 NAVIGATOR conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sponsored by Kim Turner, LLC –  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Web Episode topics – Lynn's 9-1-1 story Ca...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 193 features Jim Marshall, Director of the 9-1-1 Training Institute and author of The Resilient 9-1-1 Professional. This was recorded at the 2018 NAVIGATOR conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sponsored by Kim Turner, LLC –  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Web Episode topics – Healt...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 192 features Lisa, 911 Manager with City of Fayetteville 911 Communications, NC. This was recorded at the 2018 NAVIGATOR conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sponsored by Kim Turner, LLC –  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Web Episode topics – Lisa's 9-1-1 story Deal with child calle...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 191 features Christine, Dispatch Supervisor with Waukesha County Communications and her daughter, Chloe. This was recorded at the 2018 NAVIGATOR conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sponsored by Kim Turner, LLC –  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Web Episode topics – Wellness for the...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 190 features Luz, Emergency Dispatch Supervisor with City of Miami Police Department in Florida. Sponsored by Kim Turner, LLC –  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Web Episode topics – Luz's 9-1-1 story From dispatch to supervisor Going beyond the call of duty A brief look at Hurri...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 189 features Todd, Training Coordinator with Cobb County, GA. This was recorded at the 2018 NAVIGATOR conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Sponsored by Kim Turner, LLC - Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Todd's 9-1-1 story From dispatch to training coordinator Peer sup...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 188 features Brittany, Assistant Director of Fulton County out of Indiana. This was recorded at the Indiana NENA/APCO conference. Episode topics – Brittany's 9-1-1 story Calls that stick with you And more As always if you have any comments, questions, topic suggestions or you would lik...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 187 is an Open Mic episode. This episode features funny stories and blunders from 9-1-1. This was recorded at the Indiana NENA/APCO conference. Episode topics – Funny 9-1-1 stories Open mic blunders As always if you have any comments, questions, topic suggestions or you would like to b...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 186 is an Imagine Listening episode. It features stories from the 9-1-1 professionals of Indiana. This was recorded in front of a live audience at the Indiana NENA/APCO conference. Episode topics – #IAM911 stories As always if you have any comments, questions, topic suggestions or you...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 185 features Jared, Director of Dearborn County out of Indiana. This was recorded at the Indiana NENA/APCO conference. Episode topics – Jared's 9-1-1 story Reflecting on funny 9-1-1 calls And more As always if you have any comments, questions, topic suggestions or you would like to be...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 184 features Maranda and Tonya, dispatchers with Marshall County out of Kentucky. This is a powerful yet emotionally driven episode.  Unsung heroes: 911 dispatchers open up about Marshall County HS shooting - Web (article/video mentioned in episode) Episode topics – Maranda's 9-1-1 sto...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 183 is an Open Mic episode. This episode features funny stories and blunders from 9-1-1. This was recorded at the Iowa APCO conference during the closing session. Iowa APCO –  Facebook  |  Web Episode topics – Funny 9-1-1 stories Open mic blunders As always if you have any comments, qu...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 182 is an Imagine Listening episode. It features stories from the 9-1-1 professionals of Iowa. This was recorded at the Iowa APCO conference during the closing session. Iowa APCO –  Facebook  |  Web Episode topics – #IAM911 stories Addressing an issue An announcement for the national A...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 181 features Aaron, dispatcher with Carroll County and Cody, head of the popular Facebook Page Nocturnal Dispatchers as well as a dispatcher with Boone County out of Iowa. This episode was recorded at the Iowa APCO conference. Iowa APCO –  Facebook  |  Web Episode topics – Aaron's 9-1-...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 180 is sponsored by 911 Gold Line Training and features Joe, Operations Manager with Cedar Rapids Police Department. This episode was recorded at the Iowa APCO conference. Episode Sponsor - 911 Gold Line Training - Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Web Iowa APCO –  Facebook  |  Web Epis...

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 179 features Sheila with Buena Vista County Communications (911), is the Iowa APCO Telecommunicator of the Year, and this episode was recorded at the Iowa APCO conference. Iowa APCO –  Facebook  |  Web American Heart Association - (As mentioned in the episode)   Episode topics – Sheila...