Hosted by Beyond the Dispatch · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 67 episodes
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Welcome to BTD, where we go beyond the uniform to explore the untold stories, personal struggles, and triumphs of first responders/ military members.
Beyond the Dispatch hosts Beyond the Dispatch, a society show with 67 episodes published.
Founder and firefighter Dana Corriveau shares his journey from USAF Security Forces to launching Take Up Your Mantle Challenge Inc., a 501(c)(3) dedicated to raising funds for USAF Special Warfare veteran foundations and
Hear from Donna Jahn, a 30+ year 911 dispatcher in Romeoville, IL, who shares powerful stories from the other side of emergency calls. Learn how she gives back through Thanksgiving meals and a golf outing honoring her la
A powerful conversation with Gia Washington and Jennifer Wojcikowski of Sertoma Star Services about mental health, suicide prevention, and first responder family wellness. Learn about their upcoming Responding First to E
In this powerful Episode 56 of Beyond the Dispatch, I sit down with Andrew Kolodziej, founder of Turtle Hustle and longtime law enforcement professional, to unpack his journey from undercover work to impactful training a
On this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, I sit down with Mike Alvis—Army veteran and Illinois police officer—to talk about a life shaped by service both overseas and here at home. Mike shares his experiences deploying to
In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Galvan, owner of First Response Therapy in New Lenox and wife of a firefighter, to talk about mental health in the first responder world and beyond. We dive into childhood trauma,
In this episode, we sit down with retired Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant Pat McCauley to explore a life dedicated to service, both on and off the fireground. Pat shares stories from his 30 plus year career in one of
Today’s short episode is a check‑in and a challenge: I update you on the show, talk about a sponsor opportunity, and dive into Epstein, civil unrest, and political corruption. Couldn’t do any of this without your support
He was a South Side Chicago kid battling addiction and losing control of his life. Today, he’s Father Ryan Brady, a chaplain serving alongside the Chicago Fire Department and guiding others through their own moments of c
In this episode, we sit down with Gerald “Gerry” Vetters, a Navy veteran and retired Division Chief of Investigations from the Oak Lawn Police Department. Gerry opens up about his journey from part-time cop to leading ma
Sat down with Jason Yerkovich, author of Carrying the Fire, for a real conversation about mental health, resilience, and what it takes to keep going when life hits hard. We dive into his book, the struggles behind it, an
In this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, I sit down with Ken Tworek — retired police officer, Medal of Valor recipient, licensed social worker, and founder of Three Block Solutions. Ken opens up about his experience survi
In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed filmmaker Charlie Minn to discuss the 2008 Lane Bryant shooting in Tinley Park, Illinois, where five women were tragically murdered in a suburban retail store — a case that rem
There was a blood trail from the ambulance bay into the ER. Tony Smith is a former firefighter/paramedic who transitioned into flight medicine — and he was the critical care medic responsible for transporting Dom after h
He saw Bin Laden before 9/11. He pulled the trigger on the first Hellfire ever fired from a drone in combat. Colonel Scott Swanson spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force — from flying Pave Hawks in Desert Storm to helping
We went live during the Project Fire Buddies Gala setup to capture the heart of the mission before the doors even opened. This episode features conversations with the people who help make Project Fire Buddies what it is
This wasn’t about starting a podcast. It was about helping people before it was too late. One year ago, two first responders sat down with no roadmap, no audience, and no sponsors — just a shared conviction that silence
In this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, we sit down with Dr. Carrie Steiner, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of First Responders Wellness Center. Carrie spent 13 years with the Chicago Police Department, whe
In this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, we sit down with Mario Elias, a retired law enforcement veteran with 30 years of service at the Elgin Police Department. For 20 of those years, Mario served as a Task Force Officer
In this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, we sit down with Chris Bingham, the handler and partner of retired explosive detection K9 Tambo. Chris shares what it truly means to work alongside a K9 at the federal level — the
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