Golden Girls: 9-1-1 Stories

In 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: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @goldengirls911stories Music: www.bensound.com

In 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 "[email protected]". 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: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @goldengirls911stories Produced & edited by: Jessica Swann Music: www.bensound.com

Welcome 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: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @goldengirls911stories Produced & edited by: Jessica Swann Music: www.bensound.com

Welcome 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: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @goldengirls911stories Produced & edited by: Jessica Swann Music: www.bensound.com

In 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: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @goldengirls911stories Produced & edited by: Jessica Swann Music: www.bensound.com