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Within the Trenches Ep 653

May 6, 2026 · 57 min

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Episode 653 features Nadine, a 911 professional with Seabrook PD, in Texas.

Episode topics –

  • How Nadine accidentally started her public safety career after moving from New York to Texas

  • Surprises and challenges faced on the first days as a dispatcher

  • The realities of dispatcher training, including tough early calls and adapting to new environments

  • The impact of critical incidents, coping with tough calls, and the value of taking time to process trauma

  • Why mentorship and sharing experiences matter in building strong dispatcher teams

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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