Josephine Rios, 911 calltaker and law dispatcher and founder of Latinas of 911 LLC talks about her organization including how it started, what its goals are, and how to become part of it.
Meridith Jensen, Software & EDQ Protocol Expert with Priority Dispatch Corp., talks about PDC’s new podcast, “Tell Me Exactly,” which she hosts. She discusses the differences between “Tell Me Exactly” and “Dispatch in Depth,” her favorite episode so far, and her goals for the project.
Carlynn Page Crampton, Engagement Strategist with FirstWatch, discusses how FirstWatch assists Emergency Dispatchers in their everyday practices. She also talks about what attendees of NAVIGATOR 2024 can look forward to at the FirstWatch booth.
Tracy Eldridge discusses the history and mission of her company, “On Scene First,” and promotes using DISC model for more effective communication inside and outside the center.
Jason and Kathy Lott, founders of the Thin Gold Line Foundation, talk about Jason’s experience as an emergency dispatcher with PTSD and the resources their organization provides for other dispatchers.
The Raspy Dispatcher herself, Ashley Valenzuela, discusses the resources her company offers, as well as some tips preparing for life both before and after dispatch.
Emergency communication centers often field a large number of calls requesting transportation for patients from one care facility to another. Transferring patients between facilities can be frustrating for nearly everyone, including care facility staff, emergency dispatchers, communication center leaders, and responders.
Sara Weston, senior project consultant for 911 Authority, discusses 911der Women, a group she created for women in careers touching 911 to connect with and support one another...