by Cherie Bartram | Sep 10, 2024 | Equature 911 Blog
What does resilience have to do with 911 Mental Health Cherie Bartram The recognition of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD or sometimes referred to as PTS) and mental health resilience has been a slow process in the United States. This issue first came to light...
by Cherie Bartram | Aug 27, 2024 | Equature 911 Blog, NG9-1-1, PSAP, Uncategorized
Over the years retirement and retirement options have shifted, a statement that might leave you with a thought like, YEESS! Counting down the days might be the words coming out of your mouth. When I first started full-time work in public safety in 9-1-1, I picked...
by Cherie Bartram | Jul 9, 2024 | Dispatch Improvement, Equature 911 Blog, NG9-1-1
Summer is my favorite season. I love waking each morning to the orange hazy sun peeking over the horizon and the birds singing their summer songs. I enjoy the heat of each day, when the sun turns to a brilliant yellow, warming your (sunscreen-covered) skin, and...
by Equature Press | Jun 25, 2024 | Dispatch Improvement, Equature 911 Blog
Secondhand trauma, also known as secondary trauma or vicarious trauma, occurs when individuals are indirectly exposed to the traumatic experiences of others. This phenomenon is particularly prevalent among professionals such as therapists, emergency dispatchers, and...
by Cherie Bartram | Jun 11, 2024 | Equature 911 Blog
Disasters can take many forms, both man-made and natural occurrences. Weather-related disasters such as hurricanes can be predicted but not deterred. The earliest recorded devastation wrought by a hurricane occurred in 1935 courtesy of the Labor Day category 5...
by Equature Press | Jun 4, 2024 | Equature 911 Blog, Uncategorized
In the realm of public safety, the significance of cooperative collaboration between multiple agencies cannot be overstated. Effective coordination among various public safety entities—such as police, fire departments, emergency medical services (EMS), and...
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