Within the Trenches Ep 533

Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Ep 533 features Ashley, your friendly neighborhood dispatcher from Elkhart City in Indiana. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – •

Discover what lies beyond the emergency communications center - dispatchers' diverse responsibilities and the importance of self-care routines. • •

Learn how dispatchers like Ashley cope with the immense stress and emotional toll of the job, and why seeking help is a sign of strength. • •

Explore the misconceptions the public has about dispatchers compared to their often dramatized Hollywood counterparts. • •

Gain valuable insights as Ashley shares her personal journey and pivotal moments from her 10 years in emergency dispatch. • •

Hear about the impact of technology on emergency response operations and the significance of including dispatchers in tech-related decisions. • As always, if you have any comments or questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.