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Did you ever wonder what it’s like to dispatch during a large natural disaster? Well today’s episode features our friend Jazzmine and the regulars Joe, Doug & Jill as we talk about dispatching during natural disasters.   Have you ever had that experience?   Tell us about it, or even better – be a guest on an episode – just send us a message and we can make that happen!!   Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking! Just give us a listen on our podcast, YouTube, & Facebook   www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Last week we celebrated our 2-year anniversary, today we kick off season 3 with our friend Don Jones.   He is the past President of CalNENA and played an integral part in the reclassification of Dispatchers to First Responders.     We always have fun and great conversations with Don, so listen in and don’t forget to tell your friends about We Speak Dispatch!    Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking! Just give us a listen on our podcast, YouTube, & Facebook  www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch    Xybix Systems, Inc.

Season 2 recap episode where we discuss some of our favorite episodes over the last year!  If you are not sure which episode to listen to first listen to this for some excellent ideas.  Thank you to everyone that has been a guest and we hope to see you in Season 3!   Thank you to our sponsor Xybix!  

Today's special episode features a guest from Qatar in the Middle East who is talking about hiring and retention issues we all face in public safety.     “Be Proud of the work you do, the Person you are and the Difference you make”.   Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking!  Just give us a listen on our podcast (over 12,000 podcast plays), watch us on Instagram, YouTube & Facebook (now seen in over 35 countries) and now we’re on TikTok so take a look!  @wespeakdispatch   www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Happy National Telecommunications Week!  We had a GREAT week of 3 special episodes for you – with lots of returning guests!   This is our 3rd NTW episode featuring a special guest host!   We’re talking about how we celebrate this week, offer suggestions for you and even for those who don’t get to celebrate this great week. Remember this is a week to celebrate the awesome career we have in 9-1-1 and a perfect opportunity to “pay-it-forward” and celebrate all of the hard work you do!   We want to hear from you, what’s your proudest moment in 911?  “Be Proud of the work you do, the Person you are and the Difference you make”.   Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking!  Just give us a listen on our podcast (over 12,000 podcast plays), watch us on Instagram, YouTube & Facebook (now seen in over 35 countries) and now we’re on TikTok so take a look!  @wespeakdispatch   www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Happy National Telecommunications Week!    We have a GREAT week of 3 special episodes for you – with lots of returning guests!  This is our 2nd NTW episode featuring 2 returning guests talking about our proudest moments in 911.     Remember this is a week to celebrate the awesome career we have in 9-1-1 and a perfect opportunity to “pay-it-forward” and celebrate all of the hard work you do!  We want to hear from you, what’s your proudest moment in 911?   “Be Proud of the work you do, the Person you are and the Difference you make”.    Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking!   Just give us a listen on our podcast (over 12,000 podcast plays), watch us on Instagram, YouTube & Facebook (now seen in over 32 countries) and now we’re on TikTok so take a look!   @wespeakdispatch  www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Happy National Public Safety Telecommunications Week!   We have a GREAT week of 3 special episodes for you – with lots of returning guests!   Remember this is a week to celebrate the awesome career we have in 9-1-1 and a perfect opportunity to “pay-it-forward” and celebrate all of the hard work you do!  We want to hear from you, how do you celebrate this awesome career we have, what is the best part of the week and remember there are those who may feel demotivated, and unappreciated, so let’s make sure everyone in 9-1-1 knows that we appreciate them!    “Be Proud of the work you do, the Person you are and the Difference you make”.    Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking!   This episode is marked explicit for one swear word that appears--take a listen and find out who slipped.   Just give us a listen on our podcast (over 12,000 podcast plays), watch us on Instagram, YouTube & Facebook (now seen in over 32 countries) and now we’re on TikTok so take a look!  @wespeakdispatch www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Today's fun episode features our friend Jazzmine talking about some celebrity encounters, we've all got a story, but what about you?  Have you had a celeb encounter while working - let's talk!    If you want to be a guest on WSD just send us a message!    Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking!    Just give us a listen on our podcast, YouTube, & Facebook   www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Today our friend April is talking about recruiting and hiring new dispatchers, including some new methods - Doug, Joe and John join in on the conversation and offer some insight to this important topic.     How did you find the job?  How do you recruit new people?   Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking!    Just give us a listen on our podcast, YouTube, & Facebook   www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Today we're joined by our friend Marc as we talk about the art of giving & receiving feedback.   We've all received some, and sometimes it's harsh, and sometimes confusing - so let's figure out how to deliver a clear message.   Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking!    Just give us a listen on our podcast, YouTube, & Facebook   www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Joy Willis is back to discuss handling the "Dispatch Cannibal" you may be working with - she has some great suggestions and ideas you can easily put to use.   Her article from several years ago (Dispatch Cannibals - Why Do We Eat Our Young) is available on google or send us an email and we'll send it to you (wespeakdispatch@gmail.com)   Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking!    Just give us a listen on our podcast, YouTube, & Facebook   www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

We're excited to have Retired Sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith, the Spokesperson for the National Police Association back with us again.     This time she offers some great insight to the current climate our field responders are facing and offers some tips for all of us in public safety.  Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking!    Just give us a listen on our podcast, YouTube, TikTok & Facebook   www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Our very special guest is Retired Sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith - the Spokesperson for the National Police Association.   She authored a great article several years ago titled "The Love/Hate Relationship Between Cops & Dispatchers" use the link below to read it.     Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking!    Just give us a listen on our podcast, YouTube, & Facebook www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch   https://www.police1.com/police-products/police-technology/software/cad/articles/the-lovehate-relationship-between-cops-and-their-dispatchers-n2zBABGvXDFHcseM/

Today our friends from "Concept Seating" are here to talk about the importance of selecting the right chair for a dispatch center.    Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking!    Just give us a listen on our podcast, YouTube, & Facebook   www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Today we're joined by our friend April to discuss the impacts of the pandemic in the Communications Centers.   Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking!    Just give us a listen on our podcast, YouTube, & Facebook   www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

Today's episode features our special guest Matt who talks about how to improve retention of employees and we even touch on a few other topics, like scheduling - so this jam packed episode is only 15 minutes - take a listen and leave your thoughts!   Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking!  Just give us a listen on our podcast, YouTube, & Facebook www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

We Speak Dispatch gets together to talk about their New Years Resolutions for 2022 -- we are all focused on a better year for everyone.  We thank all 911 dispatchers for the job that they do and wish everyone a Happy New Year!

Today we're joined by our friend Neva as we discuss Quality Assurance - do you use QA Programs and how is it received by front line employees. Do you have a topic & want to join us - let us know!!    Give us 15 minutes & we'll get you talking!    Just give us a listen on our podcast, YouTube, & Facebook an tell your friends!!    www.linktr.ee/WeSpeakDispatch

It's that time of year, join your favorite WSD Crew as we play "secret Santa" - have you ever played this?  Let us know in the comments. Merry Christmas to everyone--we hope you have a great holiday season!  

Here's a fun episode with some Christmas themed questions for your favorite WSD Crew - Happy Holidays & be watching for our Secret Santa Gift Exchange coming up later this week.