Let's Talk Dispatch Podcast
1) Peer Support and Resiliency in Public Safety
In this episode of Let’s Talk Dispatch, we sit down with Heather Williams, a licensed psychologist and founder of Premier First Responder Psychological Services. With over 25 years of experience worki...Show More
2) Beat the Burnout with Guest AK Dozanti
In this episode of Let’s Talk Dispatch, I’m joined by AK Dozanti, a former deputy sheriff turned First Responder Burnout Specialist and founder of Life Saver Wellness. AK shares her journey from law e...Show More
3) Supporting the Heart of 911: The Chaplain Initiative
In this episode of Let’s Talk Dispatch, I’m joined by Brandi Powell, Executive Director and Founder of The 911 Chaplain Initiative Inc. With 15 years of experience as a dispatcher and trainer, Brandi ...Show More
4) The Value of Neurodiversity in Public Safety Communication
In this episode of Let’s Talk Dispatch, I sit down with Will Young, a dedicated public safety telecommunicator and passionate advocate for neurodiversity in emergency communications. Will shares his j...Show More
5) Building Better Teams: The Role of Leadership in Dispatch Centers with T’airra Whitis
In this episode of Let's Talk Dispatch I am joined by T’airra Whitis a seasoned communications center manager and doctoral researcher exploring how supportive leadership can transform dispatch centers...Show More
6) Partners in Crisis: Peer Support and Therapy in the Communication Center with Kate Farber and Hudson
In this episode ofLet’s Talk Dispatch, we sit down with Katie Farber, a Public Safety Dispatcher II at Ventura County Fire Dispatch.Katie shares her journey in dispatch, her experience leading the Pee...Show More
7) Navigating Change: AI, Staffing, and the Future of Emergency Communications With Stephen Sutton
In this episode of Let's Talk Dispatch, we’re joined by Stephen Sutton, a Senior Telecommunicator with over 30 years in public safety. Stephen shares his journey through EMS, Corrections, and 911, she...Show More
8) Introducing Dispatch Dialogues webinars Minisode
Today's episode marks our first Minisode of 2025! These stand-alone episodes will keep you updated on all things happening at The Raspy Dispatcher, highlight dispatch-related news you won't want to m...Show More
9) From Dispatch to Doctorate with Maria Henry
In this episode of Let's Talk Dispatch, Maria Henry, a CAD System Administrator with 26 years of experience as a 911 dispatcher, joins us to discuss mental health and the evolving career paths for dis...Show More
10) Calm Under Pressure With Reggie Parker
In this episode of Let's Talk Dispatch, Reggie Parker joins us to shed light on the often-overlooked role of dispatchers in crisis situations. As a Behavioral Health Coordinator and crisis negotiatio...Show More