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Dispatcher Episodes

July 24, 2024

Breaking the Silence: With Ricardo Martinez II

Welcome back to the show where we dive deep into the unseen world of 911 dispatchers with none other than Ricardo Martinez II, the storyteller and force behind 'Within the Trenches' and the #IAM911 movement. Today, Ricardo jo...

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June 19, 2024

Dispatcher Mind Dive: With Ryan Dedmon

Gear up for a stellar episode of After the Tones Drop where we're hanging out with Ryan Dedmon. Ryan isn't just any guy; he's a retired police dispatcher turned big-time educator at the 911 Training Institute. Back in 2012, h...

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March 13, 2024

Punchlines in Dark Times: Using Gallows Humor as a Coping Mechanism

In our latest episode of Erin and Cinnamon kick things off with a real-life snippet of gallows humor so perfectly timed, it could only come from a place of deep understanding and shared experience. But don't worry, the detail...

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Nov. 1, 2023

Redefining Dispatch: With Jessica Wiederhold

Allow us to introduce Jessica Wiederhold, a dedicated professional who has been making a significant impact in the field of emergency services and dispatch management. In this episode, Jessica offers a raw and vulnerable real...

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Aug. 30, 2023

Hotline Caller: The Forgotten First Responder

In a world where first responders are often celebrated for their bravery and sacrifice, there is a group of heroes who often go unnoticed and unappreciated – dispatchers. These unsung heroes work tirelessly behind the scenes,...

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