Episode 1

Happy New Year! We are kicking off 2024 with a new season of TC911 Beyond The Call Podcast! This season, you will hear from 911 headset heroes from the 911 district area! In episode one, host Abbey Dudek chats with 911 first responder Erica from Everman, TX, aka Tarrant Regional Communications. Erica chats about how she got into 911 and is here to stay!

If you have any questions about this episode or any other episode, please reach out to Abbey at PublicEd@tc911.org

Episode 2

Host Abbey Dudek chats with Mansfield 911’s first responder, Kate! Kate shares her journey with her 911 career, from working as a dispatcher in California to taking the big move to the Lone Star State! 

If you have any questions about this episode or any other episode, please reach out to Abbey at PublicEd@tc911.org

Episode 3

Host Abbey Dudek has a great chat with Heather, a 911 headset hero from Fort Worth 911. Heather shares how she started as an explorer with the City of Fort Worth and was drawn to being a 911 headset hero. Abbey and Heather discuss calls they have taken that have stuck with them after so many years.

If you have any questions about this episode or any other episode, please reach out to Abbey at PublicEd@tc911.org

Episode 4

Host Abbey Dudek has a great chat, with a lot of laughs, with Arlington 911 headset hero Valerie. Valerie shares her love for energy drinks, getting information to the officers working the information police channel and her future goal of dispatching the officers! You will enjoy the fun commentary from Abbey and Valerie!

If you have any questions about this episode or any other episode, please reach out to Abbey at PublicEd@tc911.org

Episode 5

Host Abbey Dudek and MedStar dispatcher Elaine have a super chat about all things medical with Medstar! Elaine shares some of the calls she has taken and being on the other end of the phone in a medical situation! Abbey and Elaine discuss some 911 history discovered by one of their favorite podcasters/YouTuber Bailey Sarian. 

If you have any questions about this episode or any other episode, please reach out to Abbey at PublicEd@tc911.org

Episode 6

Host Abbey Dudek sits down with Tarrant County Regional Communications Center Telecommunicator William. In this consolidated 9-1-1 center located in Everman, William dispatches for Tarrant County Fire Alarm. William traded his Police badge for a headset, and he loves it!

If you have any questions about this episode or any other episode, please reach out to Abbey at PublicEd@tc911.org

 Episode 7

Happy Monday everyone! It’s that time of the week again – a new episode of TC911 Beyond The Call is out now! Host Abbey Dudek dives into an exciting conversation with Tiffany from the DFW Airport 911 Center. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this episode. It’s packed with great insights and engaging discussions about all things airport-related. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the smooth ride as they tackle all things airport with no turbulence in this podcast. Tune in and elevate your Monday with TC911 Beyond The Call!

If you have any questions about this episode or any other episode, please reach out to Abbey at PublicEd@tc911.org

Episode 8

New Podcast Alert! Happy Monday, everyone! In this week’s episode of our podcast, join host Abbey as she sits down with Ramsey, a seasoned 911 dispatcher at the City of North Richland Hills Consolidated Center. Being a new Texan herself, Ramsey shares her experiences and challenges navigating life as a transplant while also being a 911 headset hero. Tune in as Ramsey and Abbey discuss their learning curves and the unique journey of adapting to a new life in Texas as 911 dispatchers.

If you have any questions about this episode or any other episode, please reach out to Abbey at PublicEd@tc911.org

Episode 9

In this episode, host Abbey Dudek chats with Fort Worth 911 Headset Hero Jeff! Jeff shares how he started his public safety career desiring to be a police officer but fell in love with the headset. He and Abbey share their love for the helpful city app My Fort Worth. 

If you have any questions about this episode or any other episode, please reach out to Abbey at PublicEd@tc911.org

Episode 10

Host Abbey Dudek sits down with the amazing Grand Prairie 911 headset hero, Dareas. Tune in as Dareas shares his experiences working for the city of Grand Prairie and reminisces about his time as a 911 first responder in Arlington. Get ready for some inspiring stories and insights!

If you have any questions about this episode or any other episode, please reach out to Abbey at PublicEd@tc911.org

Episode 11

In this episode, Host Abbey Dudek has a great chat with Becky, a wonderful 911 first responder with the Mansfield police department. Abbey and Becky have a diverse conversation about being children of police officers, reminiscing about the 80s/90s and a lot of different information about 911.

If you have any questions about this episode or any other episode, please reach out to Abbey at PublicEd@tc911.org

Episode 12

In this episode, host Abbey has a chat with Amber from MedStar Emergency Communications. Amber shares one of her baby delivery calls and her love for being a part of the MedStar family. 

If you have any questions about this episode or any other episode, please reach out to Abbey at PublicEd@tc911.org

Episode 13

In this episode, host Abbey talks with Barbara from Grand Prairie 9-1-1. Barbara shares her first interest with 9-1-1 after watching Rescue 9-1-1 as a child. Take a listen as she shares one of her calls that validated that she was a life-long 9-1-1 first responder.  

If you have any questions about this episode or any other episode, please reach out to Abbey at PublicEd@tc911.org

Episode 14

In this episode, host Abbey talks to BreeAnna from Bedford 9-1-1. BreeAnna shares her unexpected career trajectory, from her days at Blockbuster to working as a paralegal, before ultimately finding her calling as a 9-1-1 headset hero!

If you have any questions about this episode or any other episode, please reach out to Abbey at PublicEd@tc911.org

Episode 15

In this episode, Host Abbey sits down with Fort Worth 911 headset hero Canyon to dive into his thrilling journey to becoming a 911 first responder. Canyon’s story is nothing short of extraordinary – from his days as a local pro wrestler to traveling the world with the Circus Soile as a security guard, he has had a truly adventurous career.

If you have any questions about this episode or any other episode, please reach out to Abbey at PublicEd@tc911.org

Episode 16

Host Abbey Dudek chats with Tarrant County Regional Communications dispatcher Halee in this episode. Halee shares her dream of being an EMT, as well as her medical dispatching experience with MedStar and Tarrant County Fire Alarm, located within the TCRC center.

If you have any questions about this episode or any other episode, please reach out to Abbey at PublicEd@tc911.org

Episode 17

In this episode, host Abbey has a great chat with Sarah from Irving Police 9-1-1. Sarah shares one of the sweetest memories that she held onto that inspired her to go into public safety. Tune in to learn about this memory and other commentary that will tug at your heartstrings.

If you have any questions about this episode or any other episode, please reach out to Abbey at PublicEd@tc911.org

Episode 18

In this episode, host Abbey has a great chat with Karen from Grand Prairie 9-1-1. Karen shares her passion for not only working as a headset hero but also her experience and passion for working in the mental health field and her continued desire to help others.

If you have any questions about this episode or any other episode, please reach out to Abbey at PublicEd@tc911.org

Episode 19

It’s the Season 3 finale of TC911 Beyond The Call! Join host Abbey as she wraps up the season by chatting with Brittney from Arlington 9-1-1. For all you dog lovers out there, we go into a side conversation about being dog owners!

If you have any questions about this episode or any other episode, please reach out to Abbey at PublicEd@tc911.org