In this episode of 911Delta: Tethered4Life, Anna and Kacey sit down with Anthony Shefferly, owner of Heroic Industries and a seasoned first responder with 17+ years in law enforcement. Anthony shares his journey from a college football player to a police officer, detailing his mission to empower first responders through fitness, mental resilience, and health coaching. Topics include the toll of high-stress careers, the importance of fitness and longevity in public safety, and actionable advice for those entering or already in these fields. Anthony also discusses the psychological challenges of the job and how shifting perspectives can lead to healthier, more sustainable careers.

Listeners will come away with insights into managing stress, building resilience, and taking control of their physical and mental health, especially in the demanding world of public safety.

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In this episode of 911 Delta:Tethered4Life, we sit down with Jason Klink, a true public safety powerhouse with over 30 years in emergency services. Jason’s held roles from Fire Chief and Dispatch Supervisor to Co-Founder of SmartProtect Public Safety Solutions. Currently leading business development at Safe Cities, he’s on a mission to drive innovation in public safety technology.

Join us as Jason shares his journey from fighting fires to pioneering new tech solutions. We dig into the challenges facing emergency services today, how technology is reshaping the industry, and why he believes the future of public safety needs more than just tradition—it needs transformation.

Whether you’re in dispatch, fire service, or just interested in the future of public safety, you won’t want to miss this conversation with one of the field’s most experienced leaders!

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n this episode of Tethered4Life, we dive into the world of dispatching with Felicity, an 18-year veteran dispatcher currently covering 30 municipalities in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Felicity's journey into dispatch started in Colorado at a residential treatment facility. After moving to Texas, she embraced dispatching, finding it more fulfilling than her brief stint in law enforcement.

She shared her experiences with us, recounting intense calls—from carjackings to a chilling confession of a double homicide—and discussed the critical need for focus and calm. Felicity also highlighted the challenges of dispatching in a rapidly growing area with increasing call volumes and staffing shortages. She described the intense two-week academy training, ongoing certification, and the importance of on-the-job training to keep up with the demands of handling multiple agencies.

Stress management was a key topic as Felicity explained her approach to staying resilient, using strategies like venting with peers and leaning on her support network. She offered advice for aspiring dispatchers on the importance of mental preparedness and the demanding but rewarding nature of the role. The episode wrapped with a discussion on staffing shortages and retention issues in dispatch, with Kacey and Vada sharing their thoughts on burnout and the industry's need for robust support.

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