Golden Girls: 9-1-1 Stories

Anessa Westmoreland

Ever wonder about what it’s like to be a 9-1-1 dispatcher? Trudy Henry and Anessa Westmoreland are public safety officials who have a lot to say about the field. Join Trudy and Anessa as they discuss various hot topics regarding life as dispatchers in public safety. You can listen to Golden Girls: 9-1-1 stories on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Episodes

  1. 13/05/2022

    Telecommunicator's Week 2022 - PART 2

    In today's episode, We have some messages for our Telecommunicators! While Telecommunicator's Week 2022 is over, our appreciation isn't. Join us in listening to some members of our community give their thanks and support!  Make sure to join us next episode as we get back with our Golden Girls diving into all things 9-1-1! Have a question about 9-1-1 or public safety? Email us: ask911@covington-newton911.com Follow us on Instagram: @goldengirls911stories Music: www.bensound.com

    3 min

  2. 01/04/2022

    Telecommunicator's Week 2022 - PART 1

    In today's episode, Trudy & Anessa talk all things Telecommunicator's week... what it is, the history behind the week, and how Covington-Newton County 911 has celebrated Telecommunicator's Week in previous years!  In honor of Telecommunicator's Week, we are putting together a special message for our dispatchers. If you would like to participate in thanking our dispatchers, you can e-mail a written or audio-recorded message to "ask911@covington-newton911.com". Your messages will be featured in our next episode, which will air during Telecommunicator's Week! Have a question about 9-1-1 or public safety? Email us: ask911@covington-newton911.com Follow us on Instagram: @goldengirls911stories Produced & edited by: Jessica Swann Music: www.bensound.com

    12 min

  3. 04/02/2022

    Working Through Inclement Weather

    Welcome to the first episode of Golden Girls: 9-1-1 Stories in 2022! After an extended holiday break, Trudy and Anessa are back and ready to share more 9-1-1 stories. In today's episode, Trudy and Anessa talk about what it's like working in the radio room during severe storms and resources you can access to prepare for inclement weather. Subscribe to Golden Girls: 9-1-1 Stories so you never miss an episode! Have a question about 9-1-1 or public safety? Email us: ask911@covington-newton911.com Follow us on Instagram: @goldengirls911stories Produced & edited by: Jessica Swann Music: www.bensound.com

    25 min

  4. 05/11/2021

    Trainers & Trainees - PART 1

    Welcome to another episode of Golden Girls: 9-1-1 Stories! In this episode, Trudy & Anessa dive in to 9-1-1 and dispatch training. They talk about what the training process looks like in the radio room, the relationship between a trainer and trainee, as well as their personal experience in training. Subscribe to Golden Girls: 9-1-1 Stories so you never miss an episode! Have a question about 9-1-1 or public safety? Email us: ask911@covington-newton911.com Follow us on Instagram: @goldengirls911stories Produced & edited by: Jessica Swann Music: www.bensound.com

    28 min

  5. 01/10/2021

    Most Memorable 9-1-1 Calls - with Suzzan Monroe

    In today's episode, we welcome our first guest, Suzzan Monroe! Suzzan is a retired Covington-Newton County 9-1-1 dispatcher and dear friend to Trudy & Anessa. Suzzan shares how she became a dispatcher, what it was like taking calls during Hurricane Opal, which 9-1-1 calls have stuck with her since retiring and much more. Have a question about 9-1-1 or public safety? Email us: ask911@covington-newton911.com Follow us on Instagram: @goldengirls911stories Produced & edited by: Jessica Swann Music: www.bensound.com

    1hr 30min

  6. 17/09/2021 ·  Bonus

    Meet Annie: 911's New Therapy Dog

    In today's episode meet Annie, 9-1-1's new therapy dog! Trudy & Anessa talk all about Annie and how she came to work with the 911 center, how she has impacted the dispatchers and much more. Feel free to visit the Covington-Newton County 911's Facebook page to see more of Annie! Have a question about 9-1-1 or public safety? Email us: ask911@covington-newton911.com Follow us on Instagram: @goldengirls911stories Produced and edited by: Jessica Swann Music: www.bensound.com

    9 min
  7. Call if You Can, Text if You Can't (Text to 9-1-1)

    13/09/2021 ·  Bonus

    Call if You Can, Text if You Can't (Text to 9-1-1)

    In this bonus episode, Trudy & Anessa break down text to 9-1-1, what it is and how to use it. Text to 9-1-1 is a new way to contact 9-1-1 emergency call takers in Newton County. Although text to 9-1-1 is now available, it's best to remember: call if you can, text if you can't. For more information about text to 9-1-1 in Newton County, visit: https://www.covington-newton911.com/ Have a question about 9-1-1 or public safety? Email us: ask911@covington-newton911.com Follow us on Instagram: @goldengirls911stories Produced and edited by: Jessica Swann Music: www.bensound.com

    9 min

  8. 03/09/2021

    How COVID has Impacted 9-1-1

    In this episode, Trudy & Anessa have an honest and real conversation about COVID-19 and it's impact on 9-1-1. They discuss compassion fatigue, redefining essential workers, finding a work-life balance throughout the pandemic and more. Have a question about 9-1-1 or public safety? Email us: ask911@covington-newton911.com Follow us on Instagram: @goldengirls911stories Produced and edited by: Jessica Swann Music: www.bensound.com

    20 min

  9. 06/08/2021

    Scheduling: Working as a 9-1-1 Dispatcher

    In today's episode, Trudy & Anessa answer their first listener question! They talk all about dispatchers schedules and their schedules as the 9-1-1 Director & the Operations Manager, how being a dispatcher is rewarding and relationships within the public safety team.  Have a question about 9-1-1 or public safety? Email: ask911@covington-newton911.com Produced and edited by: Jessica Swann Music: www.bensound.com

    42 min

  10. 02/07/2021

    How We Got Here

    Welcome to the first episode of the Golden Girls: 9-1-1 Stories podcast! In this episode, Trudy & Anessa have an emotional and real conversation as they introduce themselves, talk about how they started working in public safety and share what they currently do at the Covington-Newton County 9-1-1 Center.  Produced and edited by: Jessica Swann Music: www.bensound.com

    35 min

  11. Trailer

    Golden Girls: 9-1-1 Stories Trailer

    Golden Girls: 9-1-1 Stories is a podcast featuring Trudy Henry & Anessa Westmoreland who want to educate the community about 9-1-1, dispatch and so much more. Join Trudy & Anessa every first Friday of the month as they share their stories and experiences working in public safety. Produced by: Jessica Swann Music: www.bensound.com

    1 min

Trailer

About

Ever wonder about what it’s like to be a 9-1-1 dispatcher? Trudy Henry and Anessa Westmoreland are public safety officials who have a lot to say about the field. Join Trudy and Anessa as they discuss various hot topics regarding life as dispatchers in public safety. You can listen to Golden Girls: 9-1-1 stories on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Information

  • Creator
    Anessa Westmoreland
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Anessa Westmoreland
  • Show Website
    Golden Girls: 9-1-1 Stories