In this episode of 81-58: Stories of Sacrifice, we sit down with Miranda, a seasoned first responder whose journey has taken her from the firehouse to the dispatch center. With over 23 years in emergency services—starting as a paramedic at just 19—Miranda has lived and breathed the high-stakes world of first response. She’s worked in critical care transport, the ER, and fire rescue before a life-changing accident forced her into early medical retirement. But her passion for helping others didn’t stop there—she found a new calling as a dispatcher, becoming the voice behind the radio for multiple fire, EMS, and law enforcement agencies.

Part 2 drops March 9, 2025