Oct 22, 202618 minS1
On December 28, 2017, what began as an argument over a $1.50 Call of Duty bet ended with an innocent man shot and killed on his own front porch in Wichita, Kansas. In this minisode, we take a closer look at the Wichita...
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First Call Ready
Hosted by Ashley Valenzuela and Megan Wilske · business · EN
About this Podcast:
From the creator of Let’s Talk Dispatch comes First Call Ready — the podcast empowering 911 professionals to shape the future of emergency communications. Hosts Ashley Valenzuela and Megan Wilske take on the challenges, culture, and conversations driving 911 dispatchers forward. Because the next generation isn’t waiting for change — we’re creating it.
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What is First Call Ready about?
From the creator of Let’s Talk Dispatch comes First Call Ready, the podcast empowering 911 professionals to shape the future of emergency communications. Hosts Ashley Valenzuela and Megan Wilske take on the challenges, culture, and conversations driving 911 dispatchers forward. Because the next generation isn’t waiting for change, we’re creating it.
Who hosts First Call Ready?
First Call Ready is hosted by Ashley Valenzuela and Megan Wilske. The show has published 11 episodes to date.
What has First Call Ready covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Minisode: Swatted: A Fake Hostage Call and a Real Victim | Wichita Kansas" (22 October 2026, 18 minutes), "Episode 5: How BIG is your Video Wall? Real Time Crime Centers and Dispatch" (8 October 2026, 56 minutes), and "Minisode: 44 Minutes of Chaos North Hollywood California" (24 September 2026, 29 minutes).
How often does First Call Ready publish?
First Call Ready publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 11 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on First Call Ready?
Booking probability for First Call Ready is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. First Call Ready requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. First Call Ready's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch First Call Ready?
The strongest fits for First Call Ready are Courts, Police & Public Safety. First Call Ready has a business audience.
About the host
Ashley Valenzuela and Megan Wilske hosts First Call Ready, a business podcast with 11 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 8, 202656 minS1
Real Time Information Centers (RTIC) are changing how agencies respond, and dispatchers are right in the middle of it. In this episode, we sit down with Amber, with the help of her work partner built an RTIC from the...
- Sep 24, 202629 min
On February 28, 1997, what began as a bank robbery in North Hollywood quickly turned into one of the most infamous armed confrontations in Los Angeles history. In this minisode, we take a closer look at the North...
Episode #4
Episode 4: Decoding the Alphabet: Understanding APCO, NENA & the Organizations Shaping 911
Sep 10, 202642 minS1If you’re a 911 professional, you’ve probably heard the alphabet soup: APCO. NENA. ETC. But what do all of these organizations actually do—and why should you care? In Episode 4, we’re taking a brief dive into some of...
- Aug 13, 202623 min
In this minisode, Ashley and Megan break down a routine "stop to help" call that turned into a fight for an officer's life. In Aurora, Colorado, an officer pulled over to assist what he thought was a stranded motorist...
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- Jul 30, 202648 minS1
In their third episode, Ashley and Megan tackle one of the biggest questions in the profession: How do you keep growing in a career that doesn't always make growth easy? From sharing how they each found their way into...
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Minisode: Holding the Line in Lahaina Maui Hawaii
Jul 16, 202627 minS1<p>In this minisode, Ashley sits down with Megan to break down the 2023 Maui wildfires from a dispatcher's point of view, with a focus on the Lahaina fire, which was driven by extreme winds and tinder-dry conditions...
First Call Ready
Minisode: Holding the Line in Lahaina Maui Hawaii
Jul 16, 202627 minS1In this minisode, Ashley sits down with Megan to break down the 2023 Maui wildfires from a dispatcher's point of view, with a focus on the Lahaina fire, which was driven by extreme winds and tinder-dry conditions that...
- Jul 9, 202648 minS1
<p>In their second episode, Ashley and Megan turn the lens inward — past the hiring process and straight into the culture living inside the walls of the comm center itself.Using a purple elephant code-word story, they...
- Jul 9, 202648 minS1
In their second episode, Ashley and Megan turn the lens inward — past the hiring process and straight into the culture living inside the walls of the comm center itself.Using a purple elephant code-word story, they...
- Jun 25, 202624 minS1
What happens when a stolen vehicle call turns into a 4-hour siege with a hostage, gunfire, and Molotov cocktails? In this intense minisode, Ashley and Megan break down a dramatic 2021 standoff in Austin, Texas —...
- Jun 25, 202624 minS1
<p>What happens when a stolen vehicle call turns into a 4-hour siege with a hostage, gunfire, and Molotov cocktails?</p><p>In this intense minisode, Ashley and Megan break down a dramatic 2021 standoff in Austin, Texas...
Episode #1
Episode 1: Ready Looks Good on You
Jun 14, 202653 minS1<p>In their debut episode, Ashley and Megan dive headfirst into one of the most pressing issues facing the 911 industry — the staffing crisis that's pushing comm centers to their breaking point.</p><p>Using a real story...
Episode #1
Episode 1: Ready Looks Good on You
Jun 14, 202653 minS1In their debut episode, Ashley and Megan dive headfirst into one of the most pressing issues facing the 911 industry — the staffing crisis that's pushing comm centers to their breaking point. Using a real story out of...
First Call Ready
First Call Ready Drops this June!
Jan 17, 20261 minFrom the creator of Let’s Talk Dispatch comes First Call Ready — the podcast empowering 911 professionals to shape the future of emergency communications. Hosts Ashley Valenzuela and Megan Wilske take on the challenges...
First Call Ready
First Call Ready Drops this June!
Jan 17, 20261 minS0<p>From the creator of Let’s Talk Dispatch comes First Call Ready — the podcast empowering 911 professionals to shape the future of emergency communications. Hosts Ashley Valenzuela and Megan Wilske take on the...
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