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On Scene First with Tracy Eldridge is designed to bridge the gap between public safety professionals and needed industry resources. It is centralized on the goal of bringing entertaining, educational, and empowering interviews with public safety difference-makers to discuss new technology, out-of-the-box thinking, and mental health resources to save lives on both sides of the call.
Tracy began her career in 1997 as a 9-1-1 dispatcher and then became the Chief Dispatcher in Rochester, MA in 2003. Although she has left the 9-1-1 center, she still serves her community as a call firefighter/EMT. Since 2006, Tracy has been educating telecommunicators, EMTs, and Firefighters nationwide. She has also been recognized nationally for her efforts to bring PTSD awareness to public safety first responders through conference training sessions, webinars, and keynote presentations.
Tracy began her career in 1997 as a 9-1-1 dispatcher and then became the Chief Dispatcher in Rochester, MA in 2003. Although she has left the 9-1-1 center, she still serves her community as a call firefighter/EMT. Since 2006, Tracy has been educating telecommunicators, EMTs, and Firefighters nationwide. She has also been recognized nationally for her efforts to bring PTSD awareness to public safety first responders through conference training sessions, webinars, and keynote presentations.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
bimonthly
Average audio length:
48 minutes
Guest interviews
Has sponsors
English
United States
59 episodes
since July 7, 2020
episodic
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We discuss his journey from public safety to the private sector and the evolution of RapidDeploy, now part of Motorola Solutions. They explore the company’s mission to bring cloud-based technology and innovative tools to emergency communications, highlighting the benefits of new features such as ma…
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On Scene First with Tracy Eldridge Episode 52 has dropped. Listen here: https://www.onscenefirst.com/podcast, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts!
**Suicide
Tommy shared his journey of overcoming mental health struggles and becoming a mental health advocate, discussing his experiences wit…
On Scene First with Tracy Eldridge Episode 52 has dropped. Listen here: https://www.onscenefirst.com/podcast, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts!
**Suicide
Tommy shared his journey of overcoming mental health struggles and becoming a mental health advocate, discussing his experiences wit…
In this episode, Tracy Speaks to Reuben Ramirez, Executive Partner Success Manager at Versaterm. Reuben is dedicated to addressing first responders' challenges, particularly the critical importance of mental health support.
During the conversation, he highlighted the urgent need for a cultural sh…
In this episode, Tracy and Retired Deputy Fire Chief Daniel DeYear, with over 50 years of experience, discuss his career trajectory, the importance of mental health in public safety, and the importance of isolation.
We also discuss the importance of service and community engagement in coping with…
Tracy and Brodie Hinckley, Director of the Bureau of Emergency Communications for the Maine Department of Public Safety, talk about the importance of mental health support for dispatchers, including Brody's personal experience seeking therapy.
Brody shares how he brought in a comfort dog named Ba…
On Scene First Ep. 49: Barry Furey, Public Safety Executive
Tracy Eldridge and Barry Furey, Public Safety Executive, discuss the importance of work-life balance and mental health support for first responders, especially during times of crisis like the recent hurricanes. Burnout is a major issue in …
I had a WICKED awesome time speaking with one of the owners
of Squad Life. Squad Life is a company owned by law enforcement and army veterans. As the On Scene First merchandise production and distribution partner that provides quality, custom-made products, fundraising and partnership opportunities…
It was great chatting with Deb and passing on a huge thank you to the team at GeoComm for being one of the On Scene First 2023 NPSTW Celebration Event Sponsors. We discussed indoor maps, the z-axis, vertical location, the NENA EPRC, and school safety.
On Scene First Ep. 45: Monica Million, Founder, Million Consulting Services, LLC
As a staple in the 9-1-1 space, I was honored to sit down and catch up with Monica. Join us as we discuss the drive and purpose behind her new consulting mission of encouraging understanding and implementing different …
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