First Responders, Second Thoughts
Alejandro Galaviz
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About This Podcast
Call me when it’s real, I’ll podcast the rest.
You’ve heard the calls. Now hear what we really think.
Ever wonder what it’s like on the other side of the headset?
This podcast pulls back the curtain with unfiltered stories, real talk, and more sarcasm than sense. Hosted by a seasoned dispatcher who’s heard it all… well, almost all of it. You’ll get the chaos, the misunderstandings, and the emotional toll, served with no sugarcoating.
We talk about the job, the people who call, the ones who don’t, and the mental health strain that comes with holding it all together.
If you’ve ever worked in public safety or just wondered what goes on behind the scenes, this show breaks it down without the BS.
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Recent Episodes
S1E8 Episode 7: "Public Trust Under Fire"
Public trust in 911 and public safety took multiple hits this week. In Nashville, a dispatcher was suspended after glorifying the assassination of Charlie Kirk on social media. In Grand Prairie, a…
S1E7 Episode 6: "The Headset Changes You"
"Real stories, one underused tool you should start using today, and a Quick Keys on words that can make or break your credibility."The headset changes you. Sometimes for the better, sometimes not. In…
S1E6 Episode 5: “When Dispatch Gets Personal”
A dispatcher in Twinsburg, Ohio is out of a job and facing criminal charges after placing a personal call to a citizen she claimed had abused the system for years. But when does frustration turn into…
S1E5 Episode 4: "If Our Walls Could Talk"
What would your dispatch center say about you if its walls could talk? In this episode, we dive deep into the impact of our words, our presence, and the culture we help create. From offhand comments…
S1E4 Episode 3: "Location, Location, Location"
Do you think that 911 automatically knows where you are when you call? Think again. This episode breaks down some of the myths about location tracking, why your phone isn't as helpful as you think…
S1E3 Episode 2: "The Voices Stay With You"
Some calls don't leave your mind when the shift ends. This episode dives into the emotional weight we can carry, the mental health toll that no one talks about, and the moments that stay long after…
S1E2 Episode 1: “This Could’ve Been a Non-Emergency Call”
In this episode, we talk about what happens when people treat 911 like a catch-all for their minor problems. From delayed responses to burnout behind the headset, non-emergency calls have real…
S1E1 Pilot Episode: "Please Hold While I Figure This Out"
It's the pilot episode and yes, I am totally winging it. Meet your host, get a glimpse of what this podcast is about or at least hopes to be about and hear why 911 Dispatchers have way more to say…
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First Responders, Second Thoughts has published 8 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
First Responders, Second Thoughts is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 23m.
