Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 236 features U.S. Representative for California’s 35th District, Congresswoman Norma Torres. In this episode we recap episode 117, which was the first time we spoke, and now, three years later, the fight to reclassify 9-1-1 dispatchers under the protective class continues. Thank you Congresswoman Torres, for your time, your effort, your amazing staff and for the big announcement.

This is an episode you do not want to miss!

****UPDATE****

Make sure to visit the Facebook page of Congresswoman Torres this Thursday March 7, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. eastern as the 911 SAVES Act will be introduced and streamed live.

Once this has been introduced make sure to reach out to your Reps to have them support this Bill. If you are a member of a public safety organization please make sure to follow your respective groups as they will have forms to email your Reps along with further updates.

Congresswoman Norma Torres – Facebook | Twitter | Web

Supported by: INdigital

Episode topics –

Recap - Episode 117
9-1-1 dispatcher reclassification
A big announcement

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

Behind the scenes of this episode (Images taken by staff) -

Within the Trenches Ep 236