Responder Resilience
Responder Resilience
The job doesn't stop when the call ends. Neither does this podcast. RESPONDER RESILIENCE: real conversations with firefighters, police, EMS, dispatch, and the clinicians who serve them. Trauma. Leadership. Culture. Retirement. Our Clinician's Guide series and the book Helping the Helpers, built from over 200 of these conversations, go further: real insight for first responders and the clinicians who serve them. Hosted by Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.), Dr. Stacy Raymond, and Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW/EMT. New episodes weekly.
Dec. 13, 2023

Samantha Hawkins—Staying Strong in the PSAP Industry | S3 E50

Samantha Hawkins—Staying Strong in the PSAP Industry | S3 E50
Responder Resilience
Samantha Hawkins—Staying Strong in the PSAP Industry | S3 E50

In our latest episode of Responder Resilience, we have the incredible Samantha Hawkins as our guest. As a PSAP Professional and Trainer with Moetivations, Inc., Samantha is dedicated to equipping emergency telecommunicators with the skills and mindset for a fulfilling career.

🎙️ In our latest episode of Responder Resilience, we have the incredible Samantha Hawkins as our guest. As a PSAP Professional and Trainer with Moetivations, Inc., Samantha is dedicated to equipping emergency telecommunicators with the skills and mindset for a fulfilling career. We dive into the common challenges faced in the industry, from staffing shortages to burnout, and discuss the importance of teaching resiliency for long-term retention. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation!

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PSAP Professional | Trainer | 911 Telecommunicator

Samantha's career in emergency communications began in 2015; since then, she has taught regionally and nationally on topics ranging from effective customer service skills in 911 to leadership development. She is a PSAP Professional and Trainer with Moetivations, Inc., a company that delivers crucial support services to communications centers all over the country, and she is a "Traveling Dispatcher" as part of their Dispatch On Demand program. Her passion is training newer generations of emergency telecommunicators to be both purpose and mission-driven and equipping them for a long, effective career beneath the headset.