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 35 - Dispatching on the Spectrum
In the emergency telecommunicator's profession, there are many challenges which are faced each day: from horrific calls to stressful mandatory overtime. Those on the Autism spectrum through face additional obstacles to their career by having a hard time picking up on social and verbal cues from others, but this is not an insurmountable disorder. Joining us this week to share her story is Lilyen Chovanec, a police dispatcher who is on the Autism spectrum and has not only successfully completed training, but is now a trainer herself.
As always, if you have any questions or comments on the show, or you would like to connect with us, please send us an email to LifeLine911Podcast@gmail.com.
