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Golden Girls: 9-1-1 StoriesTelecommunicator's Week 2022 - PART 2In today's episode, We have some messages for our Telecommunicators! While Telecommunicator's Week 2022 is over, our appreciation isn't. Join us in listening to some members of our community give their thanks and support!
Make sure to join us next episode as we get back with our Golden Girls diving into all things 9-1-1!
Have a question about 9-1-1 or public safety? Email us: ask911@covington-newton911.com
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Music: www.bensound.com2022-05-1303 minGolden Girls: 9-1-1 StoriesTelecommunicator's Week 2022 - PART 1In today's episode, Trudy & Anessa talk all things Telecommunicator's week... what it is, the history behind the week, and how Covington-Newton County 911 has celebrated Telecommunicator's Week in previous years!
In honor of Telecommunicator's Week, we are putting together a special message for our dispatchers. If you would like to participate in thanking our dispatchers, you can e-mail a written or audio-recorded message to "ask911@covington-newton911.com". Your messages will be featured in our next episode, which will air during Telecommunicator's Week!
Have a question about 9-1-1 or public safety? Email us: ask911@covington-newton911.com2022-04-0112 minGolden Girls: 9-1-1 StoriesWorking Through Inclement WeatherWelcome to the first episode of Golden Girls: 9-1-1 Stories in 2022! After an extended holiday break, Trudy and Anessa are back and ready to share more 9-1-1 stories. In today's episode, Trudy and Anessa talk about what it's like working in the radio room during severe storms and resources you can access to prepare for inclement weather. Subscribe to Golden Girls: 9-1-1 Stories so you never miss an episode!
Have a question about 9-1-1 or public safety? Email us: ask911@covington-newton911.com
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Produced...2022-02-0424 minGolden Girls: 9-1-1 StoriesTrainers & Trainees - PART 1Welcome to another episode of Golden Girls: 9-1-1 Stories! In this episode, Trudy & Anessa dive in to 9-1-1 and dispatch training. They talk about what the training process looks like in the radio room, the relationship between a trainer and trainee, as well as their personal experience in training. Subscribe to Golden Girls: 9-1-1 Stories so you never miss an episode!
Have a question about 9-1-1 or public safety? Email us: ask911@covington-newton911.com
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Produced & edited by: Jessica Swann
Music: www...2021-11-0527 minGolden Girls: 9-1-1 StoriesMost Memorable 9-1-1 Calls - with Suzzan MonroeIn today's episode, we welcome our first guest, Suzzan Monroe! Suzzan is a retired Covington-Newton County 9-1-1 dispatcher and dear friend to Trudy & Anessa. Suzzan shares how she became a dispatcher, what it was like taking calls during Hurricane Opal, which 9-1-1 calls have stuck with her since retiring and much more.
Have a question about 9-1-1 or public safety? Email us: ask911@covington-newton911.com
Follow us on Instagram: @goldengirls911stories
Produced & edited by: Jessica Swann
Music: www.bensound.com2021-10-011h 30Golden Girls: 9-1-1 StoriesMeet Annie: 911's New Therapy DogIn today's episode meet Annie, 9-1-1's new therapy dog! Trudy & Anessa talk all about Annie and how she came to work with the 911 center, how she has impacted the dispatchers and much more. Feel free to visit the Covington-Newton County 911's Facebook page to see more of Annie!
Have a question about 9-1-1 or public safety? Email us: ask911@covington-newton911.com
Follow us on Instagram: @goldengirls911stories
Produced and edited by: Jessica Swann
Music: www.bensound.com2021-09-1709 minGolden Girls: 9-1-1 StoriesCall if You Can, Text if You Can't (Text to 9-1-1)In this bonus episode, Trudy & Anessa break down text to 9-1-1, what it is and how to use it. Text to 9-1-1 is a new way to contact 9-1-1 emergency call takers in Newton County. Although text to 9-1-1 is now available, it's best to remember: call if you can, text if you can't.
For more information about text to 9-1-1 in Newton County, visit: https://www.covington-newton911.com/
Have a question about 9-1-1 or public safety? Email us: ask911@covington-newton911.com
Follow us on Instagram: @goldengirls911...2021-09-1309 minGolden Girls: 9-1-1 StoriesHow COVID has Impacted 9-1-1In this episode, Trudy & Anessa have an honest and real conversation about COVID-19 and it's impact on 9-1-1. They discuss compassion fatigue, redefining essential workers, finding a work-life balance throughout the pandemic and more.
Have a question about 9-1-1 or public safety? Email us: ask911@covington-newton911.com
Follow us on Instagram: @goldengirls911stories
Produced and edited by: Jessica Swann
Music: www.bensound.com2021-09-0319 min
Golden Girls: 9-1-1 StoriesScheduling: Working as a 9-1-1 DispatcherIn today's episode, Trudy & Anessa answer their first listener question! They talk all about dispatchers schedules and their schedules as the 9-1-1 Director & the Operations Manager, how being a dispatcher is rewarding and relationships within the public safety team.
Have a question about 9-1-1 or public safety? Email: ask911@covington-newton911.com
Produced and edited by: Jessica Swann
Music: www.bensound.com2021-08-0641 minGolden Girls: 9-1-1 StoriesHow We Got HereWelcome to the first episode of the Golden Girls: 9-1-1 Stories podcast! In this episode, Trudy & Anessa have an emotional and real conversation as they introduce themselves, talk about how they started working in public safety and share what they currently do at the Covington-Newton County 9-1-1 Center.
Produced and edited by: Jessica Swann
Music: www.bensound.com2021-07-0235 minGolden Girls: 9-1-1 StoriesGolden Girls: 9-1-1 Stories TrailerGolden Girls: 9-1-1 Stories is a podcast featuring Trudy Henry & Anessa Westmoreland who want to educate the community about 9-1-1, dispatch and so much more. Join Trudy & Anessa every first Friday of the month as they share their stories and experiences working in public safety.
Produced by: Jessica Swann
Music: www.bensound.com2021-07-0201 min
Between the LinesTelecommunicators WeekToday's episode is all about Telecommunicators Week! Recognized this year from April 11th through April 17th. Our guests today include Melissa Alterio, Daniel Dunlap, and Anessa Westmoreland. These three discuss what each of their own traditions are for Telecommunicators Week, why it's important, and other ways to boost morale in the workplace all year round.2021-03-1742 minBetween the LinesTelecommunicator Self-CareWe sit down with our former team member and Between the Lines host, Anessa Westmoreland. We chat on the topic of self-care for the telecommunicator and what peer support is available.2020-03-0229 min