Retired dispatcher Deborah Green discusses the emotional toll of her harrowing experiences as an emergency dispatcher, including coping with PTSD after her units were ambushed by the Mexican CartelDebra spent 28 years as a dispatcher and also served in the California National Guard during the LA riots. She tells amazing stories, talks about the challenges dispatchers face, the importance of mental health, and her current mission to support first responders dealing with similar issues.
01:06 Career Background and Deployment
03:40 Dispatching Duties Explained07:44 Mental Health Challenges
09:22 The Life Altering Call
14:35 Coping and Retirement
20:38 Miracle story
22:33 Spiritual Beliefs and Perspectives
26:52 Mental Health and First Responders
31:37 Coping Mechanisms and Support Systems
36:21 Recommended Reads for First Responders
38:51 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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