LifeLine 911
In a world where first responders face new challenges every day, LifeLine911 brings clarity, insight, and connection.
Hosted by Erica Roberts—an Emergency Communications veteran with over 20 years of frontline and training experience—this podcast dives into the issues, stories, and voices shaping the world of emergency response, with a special focus on dispatch and communications.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or simply curious about how emergency services work, LifeLine911 offers engaging discussions, real-world stories, and answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask.
Have a question or want to share your story? Email us at LifeLine911Podcast@gmail.com to join the conversation.
LifeLine 911
Ep 19 - How Hollywood Gets It Wrong
For most people, emergency communications are an amorphic group of people who are there when you need them, but much thought is not given to it when things are working well. Over the years Hollywood has depicted emergency call centers in various television shows and films, notably in 2013s The Call and ABC's Emergency Call (2020 - 2021). While not often known for their faithful renderings of real life events, how exactly do these shows stack up their actual counterparts? Join your host Erica as she discusses the accurate and not-so-accurate parts of the silver screen.
