Ep 611 features Emma, a 911 professional with Henderson County Sheriff's Office out of NC.

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Episode topics –

• Emma’s deep-rooted family history in law enforcement and public safety

• Honest reflections on the challenges and unique support of being raised in a first responder household

• Transitioning from a paramedic dream to a career in dispatch due to unexpected health issues

• Navigating the hiring, orientation, and training process at the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office

• Advice for newcomers and personal takeaways after ten months behind the headset

If you have any comments or questions or would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Ep 610 features Ginny, a 911 professional with Henderson County Sheriff's Office out of NC.

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Episode topics –

• How Ginny was inspired from a young age to serve her community and what led her to a career in dispatch.

• The intense learning curve and initial shocks of her early days on the job.

• The importance of empathy, intuition, and the “human connection” in crisis situations.

• Changes in training culture, mental health support, and why peer support matters more than ever.

• Ginny’s best advice for new dispatchers and her reflections on what she wishes she’d known at the start.

If you have any comments or questions or would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.