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In this episode, we have Ricardo Martinez II, the founder, and CEO of Within the Trenches Media. He is also the person behind the #IAM911. And that hashtag trended worldwide after he made this statement, "I heard your last breath, the night you flipped your four-wheeler," we're going to go into what that means.
In this episode, you will learn:
• Why is there a need to reclassify the dispatcher position;
• Why dispatchers are under-appreciated and what to do to make them feel connected to the team;
• Can anybody be a dispatcher;
• How to deal with internal struggles triggered by other person's stories, bad calls, and job-related factors;
• How the Within the Trenches Media helps the dispatcher community through blogging and podcasting;
• And many more!
Within the Trenches Media (https://www.withinthetrenches.net/)
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18693771-the-body-keeps-the-score)
ABOUT THE GUEST
Ricardo Martinez II
Founder
Ricardo Martinez II is the host and creator of Within the Trenches, a podcast based on the experience of being a 9-1-1 dispatcher. He is a former 9-1-1 dispatcher and supervisor of 13 years and is the head of Within the Trenches Media. In August of 2016, Ricardo started the #IAM911 movement that spread from the United States to Canada, the U.K., New Zealand and Australia. It’s popularity and success has brought the Thin Gold Line into the spotlight and has opened the eyes of millions to what 9-1-1 dispatchers deal with on a daily basis.
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As a First Responder, you are critical in keeping our communities safe. However, the stress and trauma of the job can take a toll on your mental health and family life.
If you're interested in personal coaching, contact Jerry Lund at 801-376-7124. Let's work together to get you where you want to be and ensure a happy and healthy career.
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