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First Responders
Let’s Talk Dispatch: Help Us Create a Home for 911 Stories
First Responders
Supplies
United States
California
Created June 12th, 2025

The Raspy Dispatcher is building a podcast studio—and we’re inviting our incredible community to be a part of it.

Our goal is to raise $5,000 to help bring this vision to life. With your support, we’ll be able to purchase the equipment, software, and soundproofing needed to create a dedicated space where powerful stories, honest conversations, and real dispatcher experiences can be shared like never before.

This isn’t just about creating content—it’s about continuing the mission:

  • Amplifying dispatcher voices

  • Educating the public about the reality of this career

  • Providing a platform for healing, laughter, and connection

  • Creating resources and conversations that support dispatchers at all stages of their journey

Whether it’s one-on-one interviews, special series like If This Wasn’t a Recorded Line, or educational content that bridges the gap between dispatch and the public—we want to do it all with intention, quality, and heart.

What Your Contribution Supports:

  • Professional audio equipment (microphones, mixers, interfaces)

  • Acoustic treatment for a soundproofed space

  • Editing software and tech upgrades

  • Furnishings to make guests feel welcome and comfortable

Every dollar brings us closer to a space where dispatchers are seen, heard, and valued.

If you’ve ever listened to an episode and thought, “Same,”
If you’ve ever shared a post, or found comfort in knowing you’re not alone—
We’d love your support in taking this next step

Every donor’s name will be written on the entrance door of the new podcast studio as a lasting tribute to the incredible support of this community.


If you're not familiar with The Raspy Dispatcher,we invite you to visit theraspydispatcher.com to learn more about who we are, what we do, and why we’re so passionate about supporting the 911 dispatch community.

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Phoebe Burgos
Phoebe Burgos donated $10
9 months ago
Patricia Castillo
Patricia Castillo donated $50
10 months ago
Pamela Holtrust
Pamela Holtrust donated $20

💛💙

10 months ago
Michele Elmore
Michele Elmore donated $50

Keep being amazing

10 months ago
Morgan Schlesiger
Morgan Schlesiger donated $100

Proud to support your grassroots mission. Your work is powerful, selfless, and so needed. Your passion and purpose are making a difference. Keep shining a light on the heroes behind the headset.

1 year ago
Analee & Tim
Analee & Tim donated $100
1 year ago
Helen Hernandez
Helen Hernandez donated $100
1 year ago
Elizabeth Abshire, Author and Speaker
Elizabeth Abshire, Author and Speaker donated $25

Keep up the good work!

1 year ago
Patricia Gershaneck
Patricia Gershaneck donated $50

Great job and keep it going!!!

1 year ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $50
1 year ago

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Let’s Talk Dispatch: Help Us Create a Home for 911 Stories
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