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Let's Talk Dispatch with Ashley Valenzuela is a series dedicated to educating, empowering, and supporting the heroes behind the headset. Ashley is a 911 dispatcher in California and the creator of The Raspy Dispatcher LLC. Listen as she partners with industry leaders to add tools to every first responder's toolbelt. No topic is off-limits. Remember to subscribe, rate, and tell a friend, and find us on social media by searching The Raspy Dispatcher.
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We Speak Dispatch

We Speak Dispatch

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We Speak Dispatch is a group of 911 professionals discussing topics from the headlines, topics that are fun and interesting, topics that you care about. Our engaging conversations are designed to inspire more conversations, so if you have a topic you’d like to see discussed let us know. Thank you to all 911 dispatchers.
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Duck Call Room

Si Robertson & Justin Martin

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The guys who kept America laughing for 11 seasons while cranking out duck calls are back in the heart of Duck Commander to share hilarious stories, tall tales, hunting adventures, pop culture commentary, and all the antics and escapades you know and love. Join Si Robertson, Justin Martin, John-David Owen, John Godwin, Jay Stone, and Phillip McMillan where it all began — in the Duck Call Room.
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First on the Scene

First Responders Children's Foundation

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First on the Scene spotlights the everyday heroes who rush into danger to help their fellow citizens, often sacrificing their own lives to save total strangers.Go "behind-the-badge" with co-hosts Jillian Crane and Jodie Burke as they climb onto fire trucks, ride along in police cruisers, and query firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, EMTs, 911 dispatchers, nurses and medical personnel who dedicate their lives to helping others by doing good.
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When shit goes down what do you do? You cry. you laugh. you scream. you vent. you realize wait am I the only one going through this? Well, this podcast is made for you, it's like your weekly therapy session where you feel belong, wanted, heard, understand and most importantly think you're not crazy for feeling the way you feel. Your host John will go through the roller coaster of life, work, and all the in between with you. Hold on tight to your coffee, medication, and water. Support this po ...
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Dear Chiefs Podcast

Audra & Chelsi

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Two Fire Wives hosting no BS talk radio about being married to and supporting first responders. Tune in once a week for a peek into our fire family lives and get unabashed advise on how to prevent forest fires in your marriage to your first responder!⁠⠀ Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearchiefspodcast/support
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Frontline Freedom is a 501c3 nonprofit. We aim to serve frontline workers by providing outdoor adventures in backpacking and fly-fishing, free of charge. The Frontline Freedom Podcast is great for anyone interested in the outdoors and its positive effects on mental health. WHAT WE DO: Provide adventure therapy opportunities for those struggling with Depression, Anxiety, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). WHO WE SERVE: We serve all current and retired First Responders. Including, but n ...
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Real Stories from First Responders of all types: Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, 911 Dispatcher. These men and women will tell true stories from their experience while on the job. Stories of bravery, heroism, fear, shock, and some that are just strange.
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This show is hosted by Emma Reed, a Public Safety Dispatcher for close to 20 years. Emma discusses a variety of topics relevant to dispatchers (at least in her opinion, anyway), based on events and experiences she's gone through during her career. The topics she covers include the good, bad, ugly, horrific, beautiful and hilarious parts of life as a "first" First Responder. If you're looking to hear actual 911 calls, there are plenty of shows out there that would be perfect for you - but thi ...
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Holding Court

Dean and Mike

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Dean Sheridan and practising barrister Michael Trevelyan talk over some crazy, quirky and interesting court/legal cases from around the world, having fun and learning a little something about the legal system along the way.
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Welcome to Comms Coach, the podcast that delves deep into the world of training and quality assurance for 9-1-1. Your host, Lori Henricksen, is a veteran in the field with more than 30 years experience as a dispatcher, trainer and high school teacher who started one of the country's first 9-1-1 Dispatch programs for High School students in Las Vegas, Nevada. In each episode, a lineup of expert guests dive into the critical aspects of emergency communications training, quality assurance and i ...
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The Personal Injury Guru

David A. Papa - Papa Injury Law

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An accident can change your life in a flash. You need someone on your side to guide you through the personal injury process. Our show, focused on client education, will answer your most common questions after an accident including: injury treatment, recovery, towing, rental cars, car repairs, insurance payout, medical bills, health insurance, litigation, and more! Hosted by David A. Papa of Papa Injury Law in Tampa Bay, Florida.
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The Overwatch Collective (T.O.C.) Podcast is hosted by three U.S. Marines and a Police Officer! Greg is located on the West Coast while Jesse and Mike are located on the East Coast. T.O.C. podcast hosts guests from the first responder and military community with the ultimate goal of sharing traumatic stories in order to normalize mental health amongst our community. In addition, our podcast provides resources for those in a dark place and all guests are available to be contacted if needed. T ...
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Body to Burial is a new podcast that follows the body trail from the crime scene to the final resting ground. Each week we bring you exclusive, in-depth, unscripted conversations with death and crime-adjacent professionals. These conversations explore the intricacies of their field and examine the physical, mental, and emotional toll that comes from making a living off of crime and death. Join us for a deep dive into the people and processes involved with death—from body to burial.
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Echo of Connections

Dawn and Gabe Hansen

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Welcome to our podcast about life and wellness as a first responder in emergency services. After 28 years under the police radio headset, Dawn chats with her son Gabe about police dispatching, crime, and life in the trenches. Gabe provides fresh ideas and questions with the millennial perspective. Together they interview first responders and their families including 911 dispatchers, call takers, and police officers. Through the lense of first responders, they talk to wellness experts from me ...
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Smart flight crews know their safety depends on teamwork. Emergency Medical Services Flight Safety Network Podcast is about the people who keep air medical flights safe - and how to do what they do, even if you have no experience. Flight Safety Network is the EMT who arrives first on scene of an accident. The 911 dispatcher who takes the initial call for help. The flight communication specialist who launches the air medical helicopter. The firefighter who sets up and secures a landing zone f ...
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Phillip discovers that Uncle Si used to be a 911 dispatcher, that is until he made a blunder that let the bad guy off the hook during a high-speed chase! John-David brings along Andrew, who has listened to more minutes of “Duck Call Room” than even the production crew has, and traveled from across the pond in Ireland to visit West Monroe. A young f…
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As we wrap up our 2024 season, we’re ending on a high note—dispatchers. Often overlooked yet absolutely vital, dispatchers are the unseen first responders behind every emergency call. Joining us is Ashley Valenzuela, better known as The Raspy Dispatcher. A seasoned 911 dispatcher since 2018, Ashley has made it her mission to educate the public and …
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In this episode, we’re joined by Jason Barbour, a 911 industry leader with over 30 years of experience, and Dave Warner, a retired law enforcement professional with 15 years at Priority Dispatch. Together, they tackle the growing challenge of police shortages, sharing how Priority Dispatch’s Police Priority Dispatch System (PPDS) and ProQA interfac…
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John and Christine join us to share their stories of themselves, as individuals, as first responders, and as a couple. Both John and Christine discuss their pathways to becoming first responders, the toll that life and the job have taken on them, how trauma began to surface and the challenges that brought with it, how they were tested as a couple, …
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Uncle Si is happy to see his old friend Brian Rucker back on his feet following a traumatic brain surgery and he wants to hear all the gory details. Rucker confesses to even more crazy stunts throughout his life, including a “Windex”-drinking incident. Martin pries into Rucker’s family planning situation, and John-David reveals a detail of modern v…
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In this episode of Let's Talk Dispatch, we’re joined by Jason Barto, a dedicated Peer Supporter and founder of The Paths of the Warriors. With a rich background in emergency services, Jason has served as a Ski Patroller, Firefighter, HAZMAT Specialist, and a member of Utah Task Force One. He shares his journey through some of his most critical inci…
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Today is our annual We Speak Dispatch gift exchange using our favorite app (Elfster). Every year we send gifts to each other and then we have to guess who sent them – it’s one of our favorite episodes.Have you ever used Elfster? It’s the easiest app to use and it’s FREE!Do you have a gift exchange at your communications center? We’d love to hear ab…
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Join us today, we’re playing a Christmas quiz game with our regular cast members. If you think you know us, you may learn some new things today.We are very Thankful for everyone who listens or watches our program – we’d love to have you as a guest, join in on the fun – send an email to: wespeakdispatch@gmail.com As a reminder our latest statistical…
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In this special holiday episode of the podcast, Nurse John shares real-life stories from healthcare workers and the public—tales of miraculous moments in healthcare that remind us that miracles do happen, even in the darkest times. Prepare for a heartwarming, “Miracle on 34th Street”-style episode filled with tears and hope, just in time for the ho…
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Joe shares with us about his career in the fire service. He speaks openly about difficult calls and how he was affected by them. He talks about the progressive symptoms he began experiencing, having panic attacks, and how he eventually considered taking his own life. Amy shares her perspective. She talks about how Joe's mental health affected her, …
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In this episode of Let's Talk Dispatch, we chat with a newly promoted Fire Communications Supervisor who has been dispatching for five years. Josh Miller shares their journey from Fire Explorer to Reserve Firefighter, discuss the challenges of burnout, and explain how humor and creativity have helped them stay grounded in high-stress situations. Di…
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Martin’s piloting of a sea vessel nearly spells doom for him and his buddies, and Uncle Si gives the keys to the holiday season to his wife because he’s totally worn out! John-David gets excited about their new idea to make George Foreman-style money with a kitchen appliance, and Godwin ponders what gift to give his wife for Christmas this year. Th…
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Chaplin JD Hebert provides spiritual guidance and support to first responders. He is a Chaplin with the Western Ma CISM Team, the State Police, and other departments. Chaplin JD has been a first responder himself since 1987 & currently works as a firefighter / EMT. This is Chaplin JD's second appearance on the podcast - he talks about the recent de…
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For the first time, The Overwatch Collective Podcast had a First Responder on the podcast with their T.O.C. therapist! A huge thank you to Tony and Tiffany for joining the podcast and giving the audience a unique episode to listen to and to benefit from. Tony medically retired as an Operations Battalion Chief from the City of Daly City in Northern …
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Uncle Si realizes that he might not be Mall Santa material after moonlighting as a Christmas elf with Phillip for an evening! Martin’s twins meet Santa for the first time and if he’d made a bet on how it would go, he would have lost it all. John-David brings in his Uncle Mac, who was recruited by the real-bearded Santa organization, which is actual…
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Uncle Si spills the unclassified details on a top secret midnight mission where the lives of his fellow soldiers were hanging in the balance. Martin can’t believe that Si was left in charge of the red button during a war and that handcuffed briefcases are a real thing. Stone gets geared up for everyone to pick their professional wrestling alter ego…
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In this episode of the podcast, your bestie Nurse John will give you guys an update of his life, in and out of social media. A quick chat of what's been going on, why Nurse John is MIA for awhile and big surprises you don't want to miss. Do me the biggest favour bestie, by giving us a 5 star in Spotify & Apple podcast, and to other platforms you're…
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In this episode, we sit down with Dwayne and Kristen Mann, the dynamic duo behind The Sophisticated Jake. After an on-duty injury and a PTSD diagnosis forced Dwayne to leave his 18-year career in the fire service, he embarked on a challenging journey to rediscover his identity and purpose. Together with his wife Kristen, who brings her own inspirin…
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We are replaying this episode for some of our new listeners. In this episode we speak with first responder spouses, who are suicide loss survivors. They share with us what its like to love a first responder, how the job impacted their loved one & how that impacted their family. These woman showcase strength as they discuss loosing their husbands to…
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Uncle Si is critical of Joe Biden’s handling of the sweeping pardon for his son, Hunter, and reckons most fathers should be. Martin opens a can of worms when he dives into Si’s opinion of his nephew, Al, cooking Phil’s famous duck and dressing for the first time this year, and John-David just seems to really be into pickles these days. Phillip went…
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Uncle Si hosts a revolving door of interesting guests, from YouTube stars JStu to the San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Colton McKivitz. Si seems a little jealous of JStu’s team of builders who create their amazing builds, from backyard roller coasters to full-on spaceship movie sets. Colton and his dad, Mike, came to Louisiana just to meet the…
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Joel Richardson, an active firefighter for Escambia County Florida Fire, shares how he became a firefighter, and some of the stories he's personally experienced fighting fires as both a volunteer and full-time firefighter. He also has several years of experience as a flight Medic on a medical helicopter transporting both sick and severely injured p…
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Navigating intimacy and communication can be tough for first responder couples facing the demands of high-stress careers and unpredictable schedules. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome Vanessa & Xander Marin to this episode! Known for creating one of the most popular online platforms for relationship and intimacy advice, Vanessa, a licensed sex t…
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Mike MacCurtain joins us to discuss his career in the fire service. He shares about how that career began, the comradery and sense of belonging he felt early on, and how the calls he would go on didn't seem to bother him. Like we have heard from so many others, those calls were adding up, even if Mike wasn't aware of it at the time, and eventually …
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A huge thank you to Eric from Blue Grit Radio for hosting Greg on his podcast to shed some light on The Overwatch Collective (T.O.C.) Tune into this podcast to listen to Greg discuss how he juggles T.O.C., being an active LEO, being in the military reserves, and normal life duties. In addition, this podcast gives a detailed and quick breakdown of T…
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Today’s Thanksgiving-Themed episode features most of our co-hosts as we talk about being thankful and showing gratitude. We are very Thankful for everyone who listens or watches our program – we’d love to have you as a guest, join in on the fun – send an email to: wespeakdispatch@gmail.com As a reminder our latest statistical information continues …
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FLASHBACK! Missy Robertson visits the "Unashamed with the Robertson Family" podcast in 2021, and her presence makes Jase extremely nervous. Naturally, this never gets old for Al! And that's just the kickoff to this rewind episode of Duck Call Room's sister podcast. Jase points out that if Missy were a gold-digger, she’d be the worst one ever since …
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Introducing the first installment of Voices from the Communication Center—a powerful segment spotlighting the real stories, advice, and daily realities of 911 dispatchers who serve as the lifeline in your community. In this episode, we visit Aurora 911 in Aurora, CO; Pleasanton Police Department in Pleasanton, CA; Lincoln Police Department in Linco…
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Uncle Si believes TikTok is wreaking havoc on young peoples’ love lives, and his “adopted” nephew seems to have taken on Si’s boisterous personality. Godwin beams with pride as all the old-timers that hang out at John-David’s tackle shop brag on his line of fishing gear. John-David’s son Carter forced his school book fair to a halt for all the righ…
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Today’s special episode features our special guest Deborah who relates some of the traumatic experiences in her long career of public safety and how she has learned to cope with them. Remember, you’re never alone in our business, we all will experience difficult and challenging events in our careers, and we need to remember to reach out. What’s bee…
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Kenny Mitchell joins us & shares his story of purpose, service, struggle, and healing. Kenny was inspired to service after the terror attacks of 9/11, he talks openly about the strength of that calling, and how it ultimately led him to the fire service. Kenny talks about his career as a Firefighter & the many roles he had, which included critical i…
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Joining via zoom is David Pingree, a prior professional motocross rider turned fire fighter in Southern California. During this quick 25 minute podcast, Pingree talks about some of the stigma, culture, and considerations for our first responder community in regards to mental health. After losing a few fellow fire fighters to suicide, Pingree discus…
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Comedian and TikTok star Justin Stagner, better known as Southern Grandpa, uses his famous "deep-fried" quips to bring Uncle Si to tears of laughter. Martin is eager to hear the Southern Grandpa origin story, and Justin proudly admits that much of his material is actually inspired by his own grandfather. John-David reminisces about his grandfather …
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Have a story to share? The Let's Talk Dispatch Podcast is all about amplifying the voices of dispatchers and emergency services professionals! You can: ✅ Sign up to be a guest and share your journey, insights, and lessons learned in this incredible field. ✅ Submit your story to be featured on a Let's Talk Dispatch minisode – whether it's a funny ca…
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Uncle Si is so excited to have Sadie Robertson Huff in the Duck Call Room that he even did some preparation for interviewing her. Sadie and Si hype each other up about her new book, finding purpose in Jesus, and the utter embarrassment Sadie accidentally caused for her husband recently. Martin and John-David are thankful their wives are spending mo…
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In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked topic of nutrition and wellness for first responders. Joined by special guest Chloe Schweinshaut, a registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of Healthy Response, the conversation explores how proper nutrition impacts the demanding lives of first responders. Chloe shares her unique perspective …
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Anthony Landry serves on the board of directors for the Massachusetts Peer Support Network & his efforts were instrumental in helping to create the first Peer Support and Crisis Intervention Team comprised of 911 emergency dispatchers in Ma. Tony shares with us about his family history in first response, why he wanted to become one himself, and why…
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Uncle Si is intrigued by the escaped lab monkeys in South Carolina, and if this is where our very own “Planet of the Apes” story begins, he’s not too upset about it. Stone’s daughter calls Si out over his dubious tall tales, and Martin admits that he knows firsthand the difficulties Si faced back in the day hunting with Phil and his drinking buddie…
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In this episode, I’m joined by Danny McAtee, the Director of Peer Support for Runestone Ranch, Danny is a seasoned EMS professional with over 20 years of experience in emergency services. We discuss the critical importance of mental health support for first responders, and how peer support can bridge the gap between fieldwork and mental health resi…
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Uncle Si is informed of the demise of internet animal celebrity Peanut the squirrel, who was seized from his home and euthanized by the state government. Si may like to eat squirrels, but he supports the right of Americans to safely keep non-traditional pets in their homes. Martin is trying and sort of succeeding at potty training his two-year-old …
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TASTY NEW EPISODE DROPS TODAY!! Today’s Halloween snack themed episode features 2 very special guests who will discuss how their center created a very fun cooking competition. This really sounded like a great way to involve everyone, have some fun and taste some awesome treats. You need to check them out: Westfield Regional Dispatch Center (spoiler…
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Wow we love it when we find a great hot topic that gets everyone engaged. You have to listen to this episode talking about technology, training and how it is impacting dispatchers around the country. Our special guest sparked a great topic that was so fun, we made it two parts. Take a listen and get involved, we want to hear from you.September 16th…
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The holiday season can be stressful for anyone, but for first responder families, it can feel especially overwhelming. In this episode, we’re joined by Amy Motroni, founder of Genius Mom Hacks and Certified Life Coach, who shares her expert tips for reducing holiday stress and managing the chaos. Amy, a mother of four (including twins!), helps moms…
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