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Responder Resilience

Step into the world of real-life heroes with RESPONDER RESILIENCE, an insightful podcast that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of firefighters, EMTs, dispatchers, and law enforcement professionals. Hear firsthand accounts from our community's finest as they discuss critical issues on the job and share their experiences with hosts Lt. David Dachinger (ret.), Bonnie Rumilly LCSW/EMT and Dr. Stacy Raymond. Explore topics of mental and physical wellness with emergency services thought leaders, and get ready to be inspired and gain a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices and resilience of our responders.
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Weekly Show
Schedule Station
BBS Station 1
Schedule Broadcast Day
Wednesday
Starts
6:00 pm CT
Ends
6:55 pm CT
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Guest, 911 Emergency Dispatcher Craig Tinneny and 31 year veteran Senior Operator Catharine DVileskis

Guest Name
911 Emergency Dispatcher Craig Tinneny and 31 year veteran Senior Operator Catharine DVileskis
Guest Occupation
911 Emergency Dispatcher and Senior Operator, Experts in Dispatcher Mental Health and Peer Support
Guest Biography

Craig Tinneny was an Army infantry veteran and is a 12 year 911 Emergency Dispatcher in the Philadelphia metro area. Craig was featured along with other first responder stories, in an Interview about dispatcher stress/burnout from OC87 as part of the Beneath The Vest Series. He is a leader in his department with peer support and mental health for call takers and dispatcher.

Catharine D'Vileskis  is a 31 year veteran Senior Operator at the Watertown, CT police department, where she dispatches police and fire. Catharine also dispatches Part time at Naugatuck, CT PD, and has worked at numerous other PDs in the area over the last 30 years. She is trainer and an advocate for mental health and peer support. She is an active Volunteer with Donate Life CT and New England Donor Services, raising awareness about Organ and Tissue Donation.