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 38 - Many Hats
In different agencies around the country emergency operators are tasked with various jobs. Some agencies have their workforce clearly demarcated between "call takers" (those who process the incoming 9-1-1 calls) and "dispatchers" (those who send those 9-1-1 calls out to field units). Some agencies have their telecommunicators do both. We have generally talked about agencies who have the split approach, but there are unique challenges and opportunities for those who work in centers where they both process and send on emergency calls. Joining us this week is one such operator, Alex Chiasson from the town of Waltham, Massachusetts, to discuss how that works.
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