Ep 639 features Hannah, a 911 professional out of Florida.

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• Hannah's unconventional entry into public safety and her first intense sit-along experience

• The unique stresses, training, and teamwork required in a high-volume, multi-position dispatch center

• Memorable and unusual emergency calls—including a runaway monkey and a man-on-fire incident

• The mental health impact of dispatch work and ways to seek support and closure

• Small but meaningful moments where dispatchers make a difference, like teaching someone to tie a tie in a crisis

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

Join me for a special episode highlighting a recent project experience with Business Insider for their Insider YouTube channel entitled, "How 911 Dispatchers Actually Work."

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• Preview of Ricardo's appearance on Business Insider's Insider channel

• Real-life 911 calls and memorable dispatcher moments

• The challenges of multitasking and triaging calls under pressure

• The emotional impact and lasting memories from the job

• Advocacy for 911 professionals and why their stories matter

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

Join me for a special episode highlighting a recent visit to Calhoun County 911 in Michigan.

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• Shout out and transition for longtime sponsor Indigital, and introduction of RapidSOS as the new episode sponsor.

• Visit to Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority in Michigan, including B-roll, interviews, and the vibe inside the center.

• The importance of teamwork, communication, and positive culture within dispatch centers.

• Emotional highlights from real emergency calls and how dispatchers support each other through critical moments.

• Powerful story of a lifesaving dispatch call coming full circle years later.

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