
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
Leadership Without Experience: Can It Work in 9-1-1?
Leadership is often defined by qualities such as integrity, transparency, diligence, and sound judgment—traits that transcend industries. Yet in specialized fields, like emergency communications, one question remains: are these universal skills enough? Or does true leadership in a dispatch center require firsthand experience behind the console? Can an outsider step into supervision and succeed, or is time on the headset an irreplaceable prerequisite?
🎧 Listen now and join the conversation—have you experienced an "outsider' joining your ranks, or were you the outsider yourself? Share your story in the comments or email us at LifeLine911Podcast@gmail.com.
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.