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The Truth About Why We LeaveA while ago, I made a rather major decision in my life. I resigned as a trainer and communications officer from the PSAP I had called home for nearly eight years to transition into the role [...]
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The Other Next Gen 911: What Newer Generations Bring to the 911 IndustryAs I write this article, I happen to be watching the 2022 movie about Whitney Houston and her rise to stardom. Whitney is still hailed as the “greatest voice of her generation” to this day because [...]
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Titles Don’t Make the DispatcherOh yes, you most certainly did read that title right! Titles do not make the dispatcher, and I have breaking BONUS news for you... It doesn't make the leader either. [...]
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The Way Back From Secondary TraumaWe as dispatchers must face head-on the issue of secondary traumatic stress and recognize that in our line of work, it is normal to be affected by the stories we hear on a daily basis. How then [...]
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Dispatching, According to the ADHD BrainHave you noticed just how many professionals in the 911 industry have either been formally diagnosed as such or exhibit neurodivergent tendencies and habits (I'm talking ADHD'ers, those on the Autism Spectrum, ADD, OCD, you name [...]