Episode 660 features a panel discussion from a recent Public Safety Showcase virtual event covering AI Tech and mental health for 911 professionals.

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Episode topics –

• The real impact of AI on dispatcher cognitive load and stress management

• Why wellness apps often fall short for frontline public safety professionals

• Balancing public perception and internal stigma about AI use in 911 centers

• The critical role of vendor-agency collaboration in effective tech adoption

• Big-picture ideas for the future of AI-driven wellness and support in emergency communications

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

Episode 659 features Donna, a 911 professional out of Texas. In this episode, we have a candid conversation on suicide in 911 dispatch.

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Episode topics –

• The unseen trauma and emotional burdens shouldered by dispatchers

• Why dispatcher suicides remain under-recognized and rarely discussed

• What "struggle" actually looks like in the life of a dispatcher

• The barriers and stigma around seeking help in this field

• Practical tools, peer support, and what really works to cope and heal

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Episode 658 is a solo episode where I discuss the top three things that I had to explain to friends, family, and callers about 911.

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Episode topics –

• The truth about tracing 911 calls and caller location technology

• Why dispatchers ask so many questions during emergencies

• The realities of putting callers on hold and response times

• The misconception that dispatchers "just sit and answer phones"

• Staffing shortages, burnout, and what really goes on behind the scenes

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