Podcasts about public safety communications

Send us a textVictorian Simmons currently works as the Public Information Officer for the Town of Apex. Prior to her position with Apex, she was the Community Engagement Specialist for the Greensboro Fire Department. Victorian has been published in Firehouse Magazine and was a featured speaker at the 2024 NFPA Conference and the North Carolina Fire Educators Conference. She is the 2023 Greensboro Mosi Award recipient for reaching non-English speaking communities with fire safety video messages and the 2024 Greensboro Employee Innovation Award recipient for designing and developing a booklet to help community members after they have been affected by fires. She was just selected as the 2024 International Rising Star by Women in Fire Safety. She has been recognized multiple times and has received awards from her community for using creative strategies to effectively reach specific audiences with life saving information. She is locally known for her small business Fire & Oak where she teaches smaller departments how to effectively use digital communications like social media, website design, and photography/videography. She is an adjunct Professor for GTCC Fire Academy where she teaches Public Safety Communications courses to students in North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina. Though she has a quickly growing career in the fire industry, she has an extensive background in marketing and communications. Simmons has a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Keuka College, a Master's degree in Business Management from Elmira College, and is currently working on her Ph.D. in Strategic Communication from Liberty University. She has spent the last 9 years in managerial roles focused on strategic communications, marketing, writing, photography, social media, and design.Victorian's LinkedInEye-Opening Moments PodcastEye-Opening Moments are stories of adversity, encounters, and perspectives. They are...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showOur premiere sponsor, Social News Desk, has an exclusive offer for PIO Podcast listeners. Head over to socialnewsdesk.com/pio to get three months free when a qualifying agency signs up.

In today's episode, we're joined by a Fire/EMS Manager Matt Glogolich. With almost 14 years of dedication to Public Safety Communications, Matt has climbed the ranks from an entry-level dispatcher to a leadership position, overseeing Fire and EMS operations. They'll share stories from the field, discuss the challenges and triumphs of their journey, and offer insights into what it takes to thrive in this high-stakes career.Whether you're an aspiring dispatcher, a seasoned professional, or just curious about the life of those behind the scenes in emergency response, this episode will give you a unique glimpse into the evolution of a public safety communicator.Follow Matt on Ig @Critical_Comms_TrainingMake Sure to Visit our Partners Prepared at Prepard911.comand Xybix Media xybix.com/mediaThank you for listening to Let's Talk Dispatch! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5 Star Review!Follow Us on Social Media Instagram | Follow Here! Facebook | Follow Here!Youtube | Subscribe Here! Interested in being on an Episode of Let's Talk Dispatch?Sign Up Here | Be My Next Guest!Find additional resources and Dispatch Merch at:Theraspydispatcher.com

In this episode of Tech Sales Insights, Randy Seidl is joined by Greg Brown, chairman and CEO of Motorola Solutions, to discuss his transformative leadership journey with host Randy. Greg shares his approach to decision-making, mentorship, and the critical role of clear communication. Reflecting on Motorola's significant growth through over 40 acquisitions and a 1400% increase in shareholder returns, he underscores the importance of customer engagement and listening over telling in sales. The episode also explores effective team dynamics, a meritocratic management approach, and the value of diverse perspectives. With insights on navigating Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), sales leadership, and genuine communication, Greg emphasizes resilience, adaptability, and the importance of continuous learning and authenticity in leadership. The discussion includes personal anecdotes, lessons from industry leaders, and the significance of integrating knowledge with wisdom for successful decision-making.KEY TAKEAWAYSTransformational Leadership: Under Greg's tenure, Motorola has made significant transformations including over 40 acquisitions and a 1400% total shareholder return.Sales and Customer Engagement: Emphasis on real, unfiltered feedback from customers and the importance of CEOs engaging directly with sales calls.Decision-Making Philosophy: Effective managers should listen and make data-driven decisions but also rely on gut feelings when necessary.Team Dynamics: Encourages a culture of candid feedback, adaptability, and resilience; mentorship and nurturing talent within the team are crucial.Leadership Style: Combining knowledge and wisdom, balancing fact and intuition, and continuously learning and challenging conventional thinking.Values and Culture: Family-oriented, values-driven leadership with a focus on integrity, energy, and positivity.Lessons from Experience: Reflecting on mistakes made early in his career, Greg highlights the importance of transparency, communication, and appreciating company culture.QUOTES- "Wisdom is experience." - Greg Brown- "Don't read the label. You'll never have it." - Greg Brown- "At the end of the day, there's always an intuition." - Randy Seidl- "It doesn't matter where we're from. It matters where we're going." - Greg Brown- "When you're the senior person in the room, speak less, speak last." - Greg Brown - "You learn by your mistakes." - Greg Brown- "It's not the cards you're dealt. It's how you play the hand." - Greg Brown- "People say Oh, you're a very good communicator. You're good on your feet. That has nothing to do with it." - Greg BrownFind out more about Greg Brown through the links below:https://www.motorolasolutions.com/newsroom/leadership/greg-brown.htmlThis episode is sponsored by Sandler. Sandler is a world leader in innovative sales, leadership, and management training. For more than 50 years, Sandler has taught its distinctive, non-traditional selling system and highly effective sales training methodology, which has helped salespeople and sales managers take charge of the process.

On this edition, Hill connects with Scott Brillman, Director of the Department of Public Safety Communications better known as Fairfax County's 9-1-1 Center. “Connect with County Leaders” is a monthly opportunity to hear the county executive discuss opportunities, priorities, and issues with various leaders from around Fairfax County. To listen to other great Fairfax County podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts, and for additional audio content, tune in to Fairfax County Government Radio at fairfaxcounty.gov/radio For more Fairfax County news and event information, visit NewsCenter online at fairfaxcounty.gov/news For questions, call 703-FAIRFAX (324-7329) weekdays between 8am and 4:30pm or email publicaffairs@fairfaxcounty.gov The “Connect with County Leaders” podcast is produced by the Fairfax County VA Government.

The “Connect with County Leaders” podcast with your host Bryan Hill, Fairfax County Executive, is a monthly opportunity to hear the county executive discuss opportunities, priorities, and issues with various leaders from around Fairfax County. On this edition, Hill connects with Scott Brillman, Director of the Department of Public Safety Communications better known as Fairfax County's 9-1-1 Center. The “Connect with County Leaders” podcast is a monthly opportunity to hear the county executive discuss opportunities, priorities, and issues with various leaders from around Fairfax County. To listen to other great Fairfax County podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts, and for additional audio content, tune in to Fairfax County Government Radio at fairfaxcounty.gov/radio For more Fairfax County news and event information, visit NewsCenter online at fairfaxcounty.gov/news For questions, call 703-FAIRFAX (324-7329) weekdays between 8am and 4:30pm or email publicaffairs@fairfaxcounty.gov The “Connect with County Leaders” podcast is produced by the Fairfax County VA Government.

In this episode, Dan and Wayne interview Cody Martin from Castle Rock Microwave and Jeff Vaughn from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. They discuss the importance of effective public safety communications infrastructure, with a case study in Douglas County, Colorado, where they strengthened signal strength in 90% of schools, enhancing communication efficiency for first responders and the school's security response teams. The podcast touches on the technical aspects, challenges faced in multi-agency coordination, the need for ongoing system monitoring, and the importance of consistent and accurate collection of system performance data. Technology lifecycles and future-proofing of designs are also discussed.   __________________________ Connect With Our Guests __________________________      Castle Rock Microwave Website ➡︎ https://castlerockmicrowave.com/      Email Cody Martin, Castle Rock Microwave ➡︎ sales@castlerockmicrowave.com      Cody Martin LinkedIn ➡︎ https://www.linkedin.com/in/codycode/      Jeff Vaughn, Douglas County Sheriff's Department LinkedIn ➡︎ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-vaughn-5026264a/ __________________________ Connect With Our Sponsor __________________________      Vertex Innovations ➡︎ https://vertex-us.com/ __________________________ Connect With Us __________________________      5G Guys Website ➡︎  https://5gguys.com        Social:        ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5Gguys      ·       LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12515882      ·       X: https://twitter.com/5gGuys   _______________________________ Submit Your Ideas or Feedback ➡︎ https://5gguys.com/contact-2 _______________________________ Subscribe to the 5G Guys Weekly Newsletter ➡︎ https://mailchi.mp/5gguys/subscribe-to-the-5g-guys _______________________________ ⏰Episode Minute-by-Minute⏰   00:00 Episode Sneak Peek 00:28 Welcome to the 5G Guys 00:57 Introduction to the Episode 01:28 Introduction to the Guests 02:14 Jeff Vaughn's Background and Role 02:44 Discussion on Public Safety Communication Problems 04:57 Introduction to Cody Martin and Castle Rock Microwave 05:34 Understanding the Current State of Public Safety Communications 07:00 Differences Between Public Safety and Commercial Communications 08:13 Importance of Interoperability in Public Safety Communications 10:19 Discovery Phase of the Project 11:50 Extent of the Communication Problem in Schools 15:45 The Role of Various Stakeholders in the Project 19:07 Takeaways and Impact of the Project 20:54 The Ongoing Process of School Network Upgrades 21:25 The Importance of Planning for Communication Infrastructure 21:48 The Lifespan and Future-Proofing of Communication Systems 23:03 The Role of Monitoring in System Maintenance 24:47 The Impact of Technology Changes on System Performance 26:41 The Role of Data in Public Safety Communication 27:29 The Importance of Frequency Management in Communication Systems 27:41 The Importance of Proper System Installation and Maintenance 28:43 The Broad Applications of Wireless Communication Technology

Today on the Chit & Chat; encouraging one another podcast, I get the opportunity to interview Brandy D'Ininosanto she has been behind the call when you might have called 911, in the Kitsap area, and she has been doing it for 20 years. She has seen many changes over the years and has answered many, many calls. She works at CENCOM, which takes all 911 Emergency and non-Emergency calls with in the Kitsap County area which covers many, many miles and areas. In May and June they received nearly 30,000 calls and on July 4th they received 1200 calls. It was a blast getting to know her and hearing about how she go into this very unique field. Thank you also to the many 911 Operators all over the US, the many hours they put in and answering calls 24/7/365 from a fender bender to some very severe life threating issues. Most of us get to clock out at 4pm but CENCOM is manned all day every day, they are there for you the many citizens of Kitsap County. Also featuring songs by: Sassy Vezay- If Your Dog Don't Like Him, fun song to listen too. Want to check out more about Sassy check out her site at LINKTR.EE/SASSYVEZAY, Andrew Dean, share his song; Wanted; A Good Time For All, his website it ANDREWDEAN.US And thank you to Darrell Dom & Monster Target and their song Money Mayweather.. His website is HOLYCULTURE.NET/DIRECTORY/ARTIST/DARRELL DOMINC. Please check out these amazing businesses. I also want to thank my sponsors you can find each of these businesses on Facebook: From Silverdale Washington, Taquiza & Taquiza Street they have some really good authentic Mexican food, and are locally owned and operated. Also Thank you to Double D's BBQ & Smokery, they are a food truck out of Kington, Washington. Great tasting BBQ, locally owned by Navy Veterans. And Lone Star Donuts with locations in Port Orchard, Silverdale and soon in Poulsbo Washington. Great tasting, made fresh every day Donuts!! I also want to thank Alex Pablo and what Alex does is: His company specializes in assisting small to medium-sized local family restaurant establishments in enhancing their brand identity and cultivating a strong business image, thereby attracting a greater customer base and boosting sales. They provide some really great services aimed at effectively showcasing their enticing offerings, and implementing efficient online ordering software to drive increased online sales. Their objective is to empower these businesses to flourish and achieve sustained success in their respective markets. You can find him at www.aldentedigitals.com Also subscribe and follow this podcast as I continue to share encouraging, uplifting conversations with people from all over the world as well as fun, energetic music. Until next time this is Chit & Chat; encouraging one another podcast, "Where it's always about Encouraging others." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jody-shuffield/message

Did you ever wonder how large, short term, temporary events with many moving parts, details, and staff all communicate? Some examples of these events include the Professional Golf Association Tournaments, Live Broadcasts from the Country Music Awards, large Air Shows, or Public Safety Communications. Here in the US, the FCC can issue an STA, or Special Temporary Authority, granting access to frequencies on a temporary secondary nature for use during this short term event.  Let's go through the process and discover how you can easily find STA's that have recently been issued in the US.   ====================================

In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Tania Bougebrayel Cohn, Community Engagement and Resilience Manager, Arlington County Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management, about preparation for disasters and emergencies, and Arlington Emergency Management programs, services, and resources.

Get the inside scoop on the Department of Homeland Security's recently-released Project Responder 6 (PR6)... Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! This is the seventh episode of our Interschutz 2022 Mini Series. Interschutz 2022 was an international trade show hosted over six days and included exhibitions plus engaging forums covering the various aspects of firefighting, rescue services, civil protection and safety and security. In this episode: - What is the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate for First Responders? - How does DHS S & T identify capability gaps and unite various stakeholders? - How can small businesses bring technology into the field? Paul McDonagh is the First Responder Disaster Resiliency Portfolio Manager for the Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate. He oversees DHS engagement and support to Fire, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Law Enforcement, Emergency Managers, Public Safety Communications, and Render Safe Operations (RedOps – Bomb Squads). Responder engagement is accomplished through the First Responder Resource Group (FRRG) where responders provide information on capability needs facing the responder community, and DHS documents these gaps for consideration. Paul is a former member of the FRRG, served 38+ years with the Seattle Police Department (SPD), and is a former Assistant Chief of the SPD's Homeland Security Bureau where he oversaw large-scale incident and event planning & management. He was part of Seattle's Homeland Security Grants Working Group, Seattle UASI Working Group, and oversaw SPD's Homeland Security Grants projects. Paul is a former instructor for the FEMA All Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) providing training across the country, and has supported incidents and events outside of Seattle. As an SPD employee, he worked as a Patrol Officer, Special Weapons and Tactics member & Team Leader, a Precinct Commander, and Commander of the Violent Crimes, and Criminal Intelligence Section. Episode Resources: - DHS S&T Demos First Responder Innovations at Interschutz 2022 - National Information Exchange Model - Silicon Valley Innovation Program This episode of Smart Firefighting is brought to you by FLAIM Systems. FLAIM offers fully immersive VR learning solutions for training in hazardous and emergency situations, allowing first responders to learn how to fight fires in safe, realistic, dynamic virtual environments. Join our SFF Community! Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is or review our curated resources! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

We told you to send us your questions and you did! But sometimes the most helpful answers are to questions you didn't know you should ask. From “what's that?” project updates to simple ways to manage your water use, Steve and Shannah have a treasure trove of tips you should know to share this month. Susan Carr, Director of Public Safety Communications, joins the show to explain how 9-1-1 works and why you should never hang up the phone before talking to a call taker.      This month's story links:     WHAT'S NEW: June  Plano's 149th birthday  Summer Learning  Stoler on the Street  Pet registration  Annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report)  WaterMyYard  Tips for using water wisely  Sustainability and Environmental Education classes and webinars  Current City projects map  Parks projects  Current projects status report  Rent a City facility    BEHIND THE SCENES: 9-1-1 with Susan Carr, Director of Public Safety Communications  About Public Safety Communications  How 9-1-1 works  Smart 9-1-1    THOSE OTHER THINGS: All American Fourth and Oak Point Pool  All American Fourth  Oak Point Pool 

In this episode, we talk to FEMA trainer and retired PIO Mark Brady. Mark was quoted as saying, “Social Media has been the biggest game-changer for public information professionals…”, what do you mean by that?What social media platform do you think is the most important for a PIO to capitalize on? Let's talk about the social media emergency management guidance tool, I do not think many of our listeners are familiar with it?Tell the listeners about your experience as a trainer for FEMA and as an instructor at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmetsburg.What type of PIO training are you handling? Where do you see the PIO training field going in the next 10 years? What is the challenge facing PIO's in getting information out to the media?What is one thing you see lacking from PIO's coming into the field today?Why is relationship building so important to the success of a PIO?Bio of Mark BradyMark Brady is well known in the field of Public Safety Public Information and crisis communications.  He has 45 years of public safety experience, most notably with fire and emergency medical services. Brady started his career with the Branchville Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Squad in College Park, MD, at 18 years of age and was soon employed by Prince George's County in Maryland working with the 911 call center and police department before beginning a 40-year career with the fire/EMS department.  The County Office of Emergency Management fell under the fire department and Brady worked closely with emergency managers on special projects and activations.  He was also assigned to Public Safety Communications and Training Academy before being called upon to serve as the Department's Public Information Officer. He started engaging on social media, primarily, Twitter and Facebook, soon after they became popular in 2008. Brady's work as a PIO began with the advent of flip cell phones and thermal paper fax machines and feels fortunate to have gained experience as a “traditional” PIO.   Mark Brady served as the Prince George's County, Maryland, Fire/EMS Department's Chief Spokesperson and Public Information Officer for 27 years before leaving in February of 2020 in order to expand his teaching and speaking availability on the subjects of social media, crisis communications, and public safety public information. He has spoken at many events across the country as a “subject matter expert” in the field of PIO and social media and has facilitated presentations at several FIREHOUSE EXPO's, Fire Department Instructors Conference, and IAFC Officer Development and Command and General Staff courses.  Brady has served for 12 years as a contract instructor with FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI) in all PIO-related classes including All-Hazards Position Specific, Advanced, and Master PIO classes as well as Awareness, Public Information Basic and Joint Information System/ Joint Information Center courses.  Brady is currently part of a team revising the FEMA EMI's Advanced PIO course and is also involved in ongoing curriculum review and development for FEMA's Public Information Officer and Emergency Management Basic Academy training programs. Mark is married with 3 adult children and resides in Annapolis, Maryland Marks Twitter @PIOMarkBradyEmail PIOMarkBrady@gmail.comSales Bluebird for leaders and go-to-market teams at cyber security startupsTips, tricks, ideas and inspiration from legendary cyber security CEOs and CROsListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

With decades of experience in public safety and public service, Stephen Benjamin understands the importance of reliable communications for first responders. Ten years after the creation of the FirstNet Authority, he reflects on the impacts of FirstNet and shares his vision for the future of the network as Chair of the FirstNet Authority Board.

Conversation w/ Tania Bougebrayel Cohn, Community Engagement and Resilience Manager, Arlington County Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management, about preparation for disasters and other emergencies, and Arlington Emergency Management programs, services, and resources

Amy and Matt talk with Norm Farley, the Chief of Public Safety Communications at the Maryland Department of Information Technology about their NASCIO award winning project, the Maryland First Responder Radio System Team.Learn more about the project here: https://www.nascio.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Maryland-FiRST-NASCIO-Submission.pdfMaryland FiRST Website: https://doit.maryland.gov/support/Pages/Maryland-FiRST.aspx

The Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) Division is the primary federal laboratory conducting research, development, testing, and evaluation for public safety communications technologies. Each year the PSCR conducts a conference. Just like all other conferences, this particular conference was conducted virtually. Chris and Steve discuss the highlights and our thoughts on some of the various technology presented. The PSCR 2020 can still be viewed online on their virtual conference center. Never miss an episode of Mapping Tech in Public Safety by hitting the subscribe button. VIsit our Blog at: www.mappingtechinpublicsafety.com

In this episode (#73) we talk with Cal OES Deputy Director Mitch Medigovich, who oversees the Logistics Management Directorate. We concentrate on some of the more recent incidents Logistics have been challenged by including the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), the Camp Fire, Ridgecrest Earthquake and Hurricane Florence. Topics include disaster logistics, base camps, supply chains, personnel support, points of distribution (PODs), whole of government, Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) and more.    Mitch Medigovich has a 37 year history of public service and currently serves as Deputy Director in the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.  In this capacity he is responsible for overseeing Public Safety Communications, Information Technology Operations, and Disaster Logistical operations for the agency.   He was appointed by Governor Brown to the Office of Emergency Services in December of 2012, and reappointed by Governor Newsom in 2019.  Prior to this appointment, Mitch worked in the California Military Department as Chief of Staff where he retired as a Colonel.  His other key assignments in the military were as the Combat Aviation Brigade Commander, Director of Army Aviation and Safety and Inspector General.  He is a combat veteran, Master Army Aviator and recipient of numerous medals and citations to include the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star. He has directly supported response efforts in every recent major disaster in California that includes nine(9) Presidential Major Disaster Declarations since 2017, the Oroville Dam evacuation, Loma Prieta and Northridge earthquakes, LA riots, floods and many wild land firefighting operations.  Deputy Director Medigovich earned his Bachelor of Science from California State University Sacramento and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, as well as, a Master of Arts in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. The Disaster Logistics Planning and Coordination Branch implements the Cal OES Continuity of Operations/Continuity of Government plan focusing on essential functions and ensuring continued operations during emergencies. The Branch maintains mission-critical operations after an emergency or disaster and provides logistical planning, synchronization, accountability, and delivery of resources to support California’s catastrophic disaster plans.  The branch oversees and provides support for over fifty locations throughout California including capital outlay construction projects.  Logistical Services provides day-to-day operations of business services and facility support, including property management, facility leasing, records and forms management, courier services, shipping and receiving, and reproduction services. Also responsible for fleet administration, contracting and procurement, and property inventory control. Another service provided by this branch is Information Technology, which provides all necessary Cal OES information technology systems including enterprise applications, desktop and mobile PCs, mobile and desk phones. Provides email, remote access, network printing, Cal EOC, file sharing, and web services to the public, partners, and staff. Also included under Logistics Management is Public Safety Communications, which is responsible for design, installation, maintenance, and repair of the statewide microwave network and public safety radio communications systems used by the State’s public safety agencies’ first responders on a 24 hours/7 days-a-week/365 days-a-year basis. Responsible for oversight and support of the 9-1-1 network serving the State’s 452 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). Operates as the point of contact with the National First Responders Network Board of Directors to implement the National Public Safety Broadband Network. Links Cal OES Disaster Logistics Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) Podcast Episode 52: Cal OES Team Returns from Hurricane Florence Assistance and Shares Experiences, Part-1 Podcast Episode 53: Cal OES Team Returns from Hurricane Florence Assistance and Shares Experiences, Part-2      

  In this Master’s Thesis Series interview, Octavio Saenz speaks with Emily Jane McLoughlin (MA1801/1802), Emergency Preparedness Program Manager for the Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management in Arlington, VA, about the... The post Thesis Series: Beyond the first 48: Incorporating Non-Traditional Stakeholders into Incident Response appeared first on CHDS/Ed.

https://www.desertsun.com/story/weather/2019/07/05/magnitude-earthquake-felt-palm-springs-area/1662857001/ For more information on wildfire season head over to OESNews.com. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/californiaoes Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/cal_oes Find us on Instagram at @cal_oes ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) began as the State War Council in 1943. With an increasing emphasis on emergency management, it officially became OES in 1970. In 2004, the California Legislature merged OES and the Governor’s Office of Criminal Justice Planning, which was responsible for providing state and federal grant funds to local communities to prevent crime and help crime victims. In 2003, with the State increasing its focus on terrorism prevention after the attacks of 9/11, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security (OHS) was established through an Executive Order by Governor Gray Davis. In 2009, the California Legislature merged the powers, purposes, and responsibilities of the former OES with those of OHS into the newly- created California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA). On July 1, 2013, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.’s Reorganization Plan #2 eliminated Cal EMA and restored it to the Governor’s Office, renaming it the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), and merging it with the Office of Public Safety Communications.

Bonus Episode! Sponsored by Arlington Economic Development Arlington County in Virginia made national news this year when it was selected as one of two locations for Amazon’s new HQ2. Learn how this county drives innovation and the platform technologies involved to make this transition complete. Guests:  Victor Hoskins, Director of Economic Development, Arlington County Aaron Miller, Director of the Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management, Arlington County Dennis Leach, Director of Transportation, Arlington County

Wayne Freeman has been a law enforcement officer for 23 years and is the South Carolina Active Shooter Training Coordinator.  He is a Special Agent with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, assigned to the Training Division. He has trained with personnel from Columbine, the San Ysidro McDonalds Shooting, Virginia Tech, the Greenwood SC Shooting, Trolley Square, Platte Canyon, the Naval Yard Shooting, Sandy Hook, Mother Emanuel, and many others.  He has trained more than 30,000 students in active shooter response and is the author of the South Carolina active shooter training manual. Carlton Carter II is the Training Coordinator and NCIC ATAC for the York County Department of Public Safety Communications in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Carlton has worked in public safety communications for over 20 years. Mitchell “Mitch” Fulmore is the Central Dispatch Manager for Florence County Central Communications/E911 in Effingham, South Carolina.  Mitch began his career as a Telecommunicator in 1996.  He was promoted to Assistance Shift Supervisor in 1998, Shift Supervisor in 1999 and Training Coordinator in 2006.  Mitch was promoted to his current position as Central Dispatch Manager in February of 2017.

Within the Trenches is back with episode 50! The show has come a long way since the Kickstarter campaign. Whitney and I have spoken to dispatchers, leaders and educators within the dispatch community. The show has also been present for different conferences and the first one was last year at the Mini-C conference in Boca Raton Florida. Tom with the Cool Kids of 9-1-1 invited the show to be there on one of the days to do interviews. The hospitality was excellent, the people were awesome and inspiring and I can’t thank Tom enough for the invite and exposure. This year the Mini-C will be on April 7th – 11th from 0800 – 1700 and one of the dispatchers attending this year is our special guest on today’s episode. In this episode I spoke with Dana from Sumter County Sheriff’s Department. She shared her dispatch experience with me as well as her experience at last years Mini-C. This year she will be attending all week and will be posting on her social media outlets as the conference goes on so make sure to check her out at the links below. Dana also had a spotlight feature with Public Safety Communications and you can find the link below as well. This is a must listen episode so make sure to listen, share and check her out! As always you can email the show at wttpodcast@gmail.com! The Cool Kids of 9-1-1 – Web | Facebook Dana – Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Article spotlight Tweet Hastags for the Mini-C - #MiniC2014 #CoolKidsof911 Episode topics – Text to 9-1-1 platform texTTY How Dana got into dispatching Dana’s dispatch experience The Mini-C conference

The controversy over the 911 Center and who pays (the City of Madison or Dane County) for personnel handling non-emergency parking calls is addressed at this meeting.

The controversy over the 911 Center and who pays (the City of Madison or Dane County) for personnel handling non-emergency parking calls is addressed at this meeting.

The controversy over the 911 Center and who pays (the City of Madison or Dane County) for personnel handling non-emergency parking calls were discussed at this meeting.

The controversy over the 911 Center and who pays (the City of Madison or Dane County) for personnel handling non-emergency parking calls were discussed at this meeting.