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Within the Trenches Ep 662

July 24, 2026 · 1 h 31 min

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Episode 662 features Erica, a peer support specialist and CTO with Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority, MI.

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Episode topics –

  • Erica's journey from the ER to a 13-year dispatch career

  • Training philosophy: building trust, sharing mistakes, and modernizing the culture

  • Public education efforts and common 9-1-1 misconceptions

  • Burnout, boundaries, and the decision to reclaim personal well-being

  • The shift toward hope, teamwork, and why this profession is still worth saving

If you have any comments or questions or would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at [email protected].

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