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56 - It's OK to Stop and Rest In this episode, Ryan Dedmon shares his journey from being a police dispatcher to becoming an advocate for mental health and wellness among first responders. He discusses the impact of trauma, the importance of therapy, and the stigma surrounding mental health in public safety. Ryan emphasizes the need for balance in life, the significance of community support, and the challenges of navigating identity after service. He also highlights the importance of empowering others through shared experiences and provides resources for first responders seeking help. TAKEAWAYS Ryan experienced trauma during his time as a police dispatcher. Therapy played a crucial role in his healing process. There is a significant stigma around mental health in public safety. First responders need to prioritize their mental health and wellness. Community support is vital for first responders. Navigating identity after service can be challenging. Empowering others through shared experiences is fulfilling. There are many resources available for first responders. Establishing boundaries is essential for maintaining work-life balance. ABOUT RYAN DEDMON Ryan Dedmon, MA, is the Outreach Director for the 911 Training Institute, a private company that provides training and consulting services. Ryan is a retired police dispatcher from Southern California. In 2012, the Southern California Chapter of APCO International named him “Telecommunicator of the Year”. Since retiring in 2013, he has been immersed in the world of public-safety training. Ryan holds a Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology and is a certified CIT Coordinator. He is also a California POST-certified Academy Instructor and serves at the Regional Criminal Justice Training Center at Golden West College. Ryan blends his education and experience behind the console to help first-responders recover and grow from post-traumatic stress. CONNECT WITH RYAN 911 Training Institute Website: https://www.911training.net LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/911TI LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/911traininginstitute Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/911TrainingInstitute Instagram: @911traininginstitute Ryan Dedmon, MA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjdedmon Instagram: @ryandedmon911 +++++ FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST Web site: https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC Copyright ©2024 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.
Let's Talk Dispatch celebrated its 100th episode with a live stream packed with surprise guests and giveaways! If you joined us live, thank you! If you missed it, here's an edited version of our live-streamed episode. A huge shoutout to my incredible guests: Dominique Mathis from Hello911 LLC, Cassie Sexton from Mindbase, and Ryan Dedmon from the 911 Training Institute. Thank you all for your love and support—we couldn't have made it to episode 100 without you!Hello 911 LLChttps://www.hello-911.com/911 Training Institute https://www.911training.net/Mindbasehttps://getmindbase.com/Make sure to check out my guests awesome sites!Thank 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
Guess who's back for this week's episode? We've got Ryan Dedmon and Cassie Sexton, two fantastic supporters of our platform at the Raspy Dispatcher. These dispatch pros discuss why conferences are a big deal and why you should attend them virtually or in person. Plus, they've got some excellent advice for anyone considering sharing their ideas at these events. Because, hey, everyone's got something worth saying! Conferences are where you network, learn, and bring your unique take to the table, and Ryan and Cassie are all about helping you do just that.Ryan has also published an excellent article on this topic. Check it out here | https://www.911training.net/post/submitting-to-present-at-a-conference-four-tips-to-help-you-stand-outThank 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
FRONT LOADING FIRST RESPONDERSWith Ryan DedmonH.A.L.T. and Call for BackupCoast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintockPositive Connections Radio: S-1 E-21 PCR E-90Ryan Dedmon joins HALT and Call For Backup and blends his education and experience from "Behind the 9-1-1 Console" to help dispatchers and police officers recover and grow from their experiences with post traumatic stress.Ryan Dedmon, MA Forensic Psychology, former Anaheim Police Department Communications Operators and now the Outreach Director and Resilience Instructor for the 911 Training Institute. -You have the Courage to Stand Up and Speak Your Truth. Show others that there's a way out and Break the STIGMA!!!!-www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.comwww.positiveconnectionsradio.comwww.McLintockcounseling.comPositiveConnectionsRadio@gmail.com911Therapy@gmail.comhttps://www.911training.net/
Even though Ryan is a Lakers fan we connected on so many amazing topics regarding 911 Dispatching, their journey and their advice for aspiring dispatchers!Check out : https://www.911training.netFollow Ryan on Instagram @ryandedmon911 Find More Resources at http://www.theraspydispatcher.com Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClIy_gcghvqif2_mRdTVXyQ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theraspydispatcher/?utm_medium=copy_link Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theraspydispatcher
Welcome to episode 11, I am wicked excited to speak to my dear friend and mental health advocate, Ryan Dedmon, Ryan currently the Outreach Director for the 911 Training institute. As a former 911 telecommunicator and police officer, he knows the importance of keeping our first responders mentally well. While Ryan may no longer be saving lives from "in" the seat he is part of the mission to save the ones in them. We hope you enjoy our conversation on mental health, leadership, and the importance of self and team awareness. Find Ryan at www.911training.net Link to Peace out to Peace Within https://www.crowdcast.io/e/peaceout Thank you to our premier sponsor RapidSOS, for more information on how you can become RapidSOS Ready and connect to the world's first Emergency Response Data Platform visit www.rapidsos.com today and tell them Tracy sent you!
Former Dispatcher Ryan Dedmon sits down with the Firefighter Deconstructed and talks about his co-worker's suicide and his own downward spiral. And most importantly, how he climbed back out of it. Ryan is a great speaker and has important information that will help all first responders. He now trains dispatchers and is the Outreach Director for the 9-1-1 Institute, The 9-1-1 institute works to bridge dispatchers with qualified local mental health professionals to be sure they get the help they need. The Institute now includes a team of experts who create uniquely qualified 911 education and consulting services to support the health and performance of our Very First Responders here in North America and abroad.https://www.911training.net/
This episode kicks off part two of our dispatch wellness trilogy. Today Erica and Sami are talking about PTSD and resiliency in the 911 community with special guest Ryan Dedmon from the 911 Training Institute. Listen and learn about how 911 operators can be affected by their job in more ways than what we discussed in PSA 8: Empathy fatigue. Also, figure out how we all can be redwood trees and why it is important to do so! Subscribe to be notified when new episodes drop! Check us out on YouTube at How To 911 Podcast! Email us any questions at howto911@cityofloveland.org Follow us on Instagram @HowTo911Podcast Find us on Facebook at Loveland Emergency Communications Center Loveland, CO non-emergent number 970-667-2151
Are you feeling burnt out? Are you ready to change your outlook on your helping profession but not sure how? Today, we talk to former 9-1-1 Dispatcher Ryan Dedmon of Kim Turner LLC and the 911 Training Institute to help answer these questions and why he says we should "be like a redwood tree." Email: ryan@911training.net https://www.instagram.com/ryandedmon911/ https://www.facebook.com/911traininginstitute/ http://twitter.com/_911TI_ https://thekimturner.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youroxygenmaskfirst/support
Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 203 features Christine, dispatch supervisor with Waukesha County Communications, Wisconsin, her daughter Chloe and Ryan Dedmon of Kim Turner, LLC. This episode was recorded at the convention center in Nashville, Tennessee for the 2018 National NENA conference and highlights a session that Chloe gave called, "Growing up 9-1-1." It's an episode you do not want to miss. Please support the podcast by supporting our sponsors. Kim Turner, LLC – Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Web RapidSOS – Facebook | Twitter | Web | YouTube Episode topics – Growing up 9-1-1 And more As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.
Ep 170 features Jim Marshall and Ryan Dedmon of the 911 Training Institute. As always if you have any comments, questions or you would like to be a guest on the show please send an email to wttpodcast@gmail.com. To pre-order your copy of Jim Marshall's new book "The Resilient 911 Professional: A Comprehensive Guide to Surviving & Thriving Together in the 911 Center" please visit the institute website below. Sponsor - 911 Training Institute – Facebook | Twitter | Web Episode topics - Survive & Thrive Fit Challenge recap Candida Story A suicidal caller, yoga and a save Ryan's update Jim's update And more
Ep 163 features Jim Marshall, Director of the 911 Training Institute and Ryan Dedmon, Outreach Director. In this episode we reveal the details of the Survive & Thrive Fit Challenge. Per Ryan, "The Survive & Thrive Fit Challenge is a collaborative partnership between the 911 Training Institute and Within the Trenches Podcast. Jim Marshall, the Director of the 911 Training Institute, developed this challenge after Survive & Thrive, one of his more popular training classes for dispatchers. Partnering with Ricardo Martinez, the Creator of Within the Trenches Podcast and Founder of the #IAM911 Movement, both men will begin a fitness journey together. They invite dispatchers, and all other first-responders, to join them on their journey to improve overall health, wellness, and quality of life at home and work. Use #SurviveThriveFC on social media to join and share your experiences. The official logo of the Survive & Thrive Fit Challenge, created by Within the Trenches Podcast. #SurviveThriveFC" This is an episode you do not want to miss. If you have any comments, questions or you would like to be a guest on the show send an email to wttpodcast@gmail.com. 911 Training Institute - Facebook | Twitter | Web Episode topics - An overview of the 911 Training Institute Background on Jim Marshall Background on Ryan Dedmon The Survive & Thrive Fit Challenge Reveal
(Part 2 or 2) In this episode Ryan Dedmon shares his story of dealing with 3 Suicide calls including one of a very close friend and how he made it these tough times.Yucked Up. It's a podcast about First Responders’ normal reactions to abnormal situations and encourages First Responders, who may not be reaching out for help.”
(Part 2 or 2) In this episode Ryan Dedmon shares his story of dealing with 3 Suicide calls including one of a very close friend and how he made it these tough times.Yucked Up. It's a podcast about First Responders’ normal reactions to abnormal situations and encourages First Responders, who may not be reaching out for help.”
Yucked Up. It's a podcast about First Responders’ normal reactions to abnormal situations and encourages First Responders, who may not be reaching out for help.”In this episode Ryan Dedmon shares his story of dealing with 3 Suicide calls including one of a very close friend.
Yucked Up. It's a podcast about First Responders’ normal reactions to abnormal situations and encourages First Responders, who may not be reaching out for help.”In this episode Ryan Dedmon shares his story of dealing with 3 Suicide calls including one of a very close friend.
Ep 141 features Ryan Dedmon, Outreach Director with the 911 Training Institute and creator of the popular blog Operation 10-8. In this episode I finally got the chance to not only have Ryan on an episode where we are face-to-face but we finally met after almost a year of talking online. Ryan explains the reasons why the 9-1-1 Wellness Foundation closed its doors and what's new in the world of the 9-1-1 Training Institute. This is a must listen so please check it out and share it. To learn more about the IAED and the 9-1-1 Training Institute follow the links below. As always if you have any comments, questions or you would like to be a guest on the show, please send an email to wttpodcast@gmail.com. 9-1-1 Training Institute - Facebook | Web Operation 10-8 - Facebook | Web IAED - Facebook | Twitter | Web Episode topics - The decision to close the doors of the 9-1-1 Wellness Foundation 9-1-1 calls What's new at the 9-1-1 Training Institute? Upcoming training