Karina Putnam- 911 Dispatch "We Handle The First Wave"
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In this episode, we go on the dispatch side of the radio with Karina Putnam. She jokes that 911 dispatch is like a "high wire act with knives and fire and no safety net". This is an insightful interview about how this work and experiencing vicarious trauma changed her as a person--change she didn't expect or notice happening. Seeing a photo of herself where she appeared different, looked tired and angry, made her want to change how she felt.
She volunteers for Code4 NW as a call receiver and is still dispatching while going to school to become a counselor for First Responders. This episode contains some explicit language.
Music in this episode:
Wah Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4602-wah-game-loop
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