Within the Trenches Podcast

Within the Trenches was born from my own struggles in 911. For a long time I buried my calls. No one was talking about mental health and wellness of 911 dispatchers back then. I was afraid that I would be seen as weak for talking about my calls or asking for help. When it became too much I decided to finally start sharing my stories.

It was therapeutic! I started blogging about my calls, and eventually the podcast was born. I thought, “If this is therapeutic for me, maybe it would be for others.” I worked in dispatch for 13 years and it was the most interesting job I ever had. I started this to let people know what it's like to be in this profession. The stories involve all types of calls. The show is meant to be informative, humorous, serious and all around eye opening to the world of 911 dispatch. The idea for this started back in 2010 as a college project and the video that started it all can be seen here.

Dispatchers from all over the United States including other areas such as Australia, Canada and Ireland have been featured on the podcast. Whether you are new to the profession, seasoned, or retired, I want to share your story! I have been doing this for over a decade. It is my passion mission to open the eyes of the world to what you do, daily. Thank you for the support and your trust in me to share your stories.