Ep 621 features Brianna, a 911 professional out of Pennsylvania. Episode topics – Brianna’s unconventional start in public safety and how an EMT background led to a dispatch career Behind-the-scenes of dispatcher training, early challenges, and handling life-or-death calls Discussion of high-stress incidents, including a hostage situation that blurred the line between hoax and reality The evolving culture around wellness and mental health in 911 dispatch Brianna’s powerful personal “why” for serving in emergency communications and 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.
Ep 621 features Brianna, a 911 professional out of Pennsylvania. Episode topics – Brianna’s unconventional start in public safety and how an EMT background led to a dispatch career Behind-the-scenes of dispatcher training, early challenges, and handling life-or-death calls Discussion of high-stress incidents, including a hostage situation that blurred the line between hoax and reality The evolving culture around wellness and mental health in 911 dispatch Brianna’s powerful personal “wh...